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Essential Question Words Guide

The document outlines various interrogative words used to ask questions, including 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' 'why,' 'which,' 'how,' 'how much/many,' 'whose,' and 'whom.' Each word is accompanied by examples that illustrate its usage in different contexts. Additionally, it explains specific phrases like 'how often' and 'how far' to inquire about frequency and distance, respectively.

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Essential Question Words Guide

The document outlines various interrogative words used to ask questions, including 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' 'why,' 'which,' 'how,' 'how much/many,' 'whose,' and 'whom.' Each word is accompanied by examples that illustrate its usage in different contexts. Additionally, it explains specific phrases like 'how often' and 'how far' to inquire about frequency and distance, respectively.

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 Who: Used to inquire about people.

 Example: Who is coming to the party?

 What: Used to ask about things, actions, or events.

 Example: What time does the movie start?

 Where: Used to inquire about locations or places.

 Example: Where is the nearest grocery store?

 When: Used to ask about time or specific occasions.

 Example: When is your birthday?

 Why: Used to ask for reasons or explanations.

 Example: Why did you choose that restaurant?

 Which: Used to select one or more choices from a group.

 Example: Which book do you want to read?

 How: Used to ask about the manner or method of doing something.

 Example: How did you solve the problem?

 How much/many: Used to inquire about quantity or amount.

 Example: How much does it cost?

 Whose: Used to ask about possession or ownership.

 Example: Whose car is parked in front of the house?

 Whom: Used to ask about the object of an action (more formal than "who").

 Example: To whom did you give the letter?

How much – refers to a quantity or a price (uncountable nouns)

 How much time do you have to finish the test?


 How much is the jacket on display in the window?
 How much money will I need?

How many – refers to a quantity (countable nouns)

 How many days are there in April?


 How many people live in this city?
 How many brothers and sister do you have?

How often – refers to frequency

 How often do you visit your grandmother?


 How often does she study?
 How often are you sick?

How far – refers to distance

 How far is the university from your house?


 How far is the bus stop from here?

How long…? (to talk about duration)

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