This book describes the various ways that questions can be asked \n English. It gives copious examples of oil the question methods so that learners can see the language of questions In action, These examples of questions come accompanied by appropriate answers, Language notes have been inserted throughout the book to add to the student's knowledge of questions. | Part 1 Using Wh-words to ask questions Wh-quesfions usually begin with a word beginning with wh- such as who whom whose which what when where why and how although how does not begin with wh-. You use these question words to ask for facts. The answer to a wh- question is often a sentence. Sometimes especially in less formal contexts it can be a phrase or even just one word. However the answer to wh-questions Is never just yes or no. A wh-question usually begins with one of the wh-words listed above and ends with a question mark . The wh-word is often followed by a verb and this verb sometimes takes the form of a modal verb such as can could may might etc or an auxiliary verb such as is are did has etc. When a wh-word is the subject of a question or part of the subject the wh-word comes first and this Is followed by the verb or verb group the word order being the same as that of an ordinary statement What happened The driver lost control of the car. Which flowers did you choose Roses. When a wh-word is the object of a verb-or preposition or when it is an adverb the wh-word still comes first. The subject is put after the first part of the verb group Which do you prefer This one. What is she searching for Her car keys. Where has the man gone now 1 don t know. Using wh-words to ask questions 3 How does she feel now She s still depressed. The information given in reply to a wh- question is often a sentence in more formal contexts but sometimes especially in less formal contexts it can be a phrase or even just one word Why did you sell your flat 7 needed more space. Who is that My girlfriend. 4 How to ask questions Unit 1 who whom and whose Who You use who in questions when you want to know the name or identity of someone or of some people. 1 You use who to ask the name or identity of someone or of some people when who is the subject of the verb Who is that man over there He looks familiar. That s Jim Brown our MP Who are these people I don t recognize any of them. They .
