WH-Question Words Chart

Learning WH-questions is very important in English. These words help us ask questions and get information. Each WH-word is used in a different way. Let’s learn them in a simple and easy way.

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What Are WH-Question Words?

WH-Question Words are the words that start with “Wh” (and one with “H”) and are used to ask questions.

These words include:

What
Where
When
Who
Whom
Which
Why
How (also included even though it starts with H)

Here is a simple chart for understanding WH-words easily:

WH-Word	Used To Ask About	Example Question
What	Thing / Information	What is your name?
Where	Place	Where do you live?
When	Time	When is your birthday?
Who	Person (subject)	Who is your teacher?
Whom	Person (object)	Whom did you meet?
Which	Choice / Option	Which color do you like?
Why	Reason	Why are you sad?
How	Way / Method / Condition	How do you go to school?

Points to Remember

Use “What” for asking about things.
Use “Where” to ask about place or location.
Use “When” to ask about time or date.
Use “Who” for people (as the subject).
Use “Whom” for people (as the object) – not common in daily speech.
Use “Which” when there is a choice between options.
Use “Why” to ask for a reason.
Use “How” to ask about method or condition.

Sentences for Each WH-Word

Here are some easy example sentences to help you learn:

What is your favorite food?
Where is your school?
When do you sleep?
Who is your best friend?
Whom did you call last night?
Which pen is yours?
Why are you late?
How do you spell your name?

Use of WH-Words in Daily Life

You can use these WH-words in daily conversations like:

Asking questions to teachers, friends, or strangers.
Finding directions or time.
Talking about reasons or choices.
Understanding people’s feelings and ideas.

WH-question words help you become a better English speaker. They are used every day. Learn the meaning, usage, and examples. Practice them in your daily routine to become more confident.

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