Question words, also called Wh- words, ask for specific information instead of a simple yes or no. Who asks about a person, where asks about a place, why asks about a reason, which asks about a choice, and how old asks about age.
Grammar Rule
Question words (Wh- words) ask for specific information. Each one expects a different type of answer.
Question Words: Meanings and Examples
| Word | Asks about | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Who | a person | Who wrote this book? |
| Where | a place | Where do you buy bread? |
| Why | a reason | Why are you tired? |
| Which | a choice | Which shoes are yours, the black or the white ones? |
| How old | age | How old is your brother? |
Remember: each question word asks for a specific type of answer.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct question word. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Question Words (Who, What, Where, When, Why, Which, How, How old, How much/many)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does who ask about?
Who asks about a person, as in who wrote this book.
What does where ask about?
Where asks about a place, as in where do you buy bread.
What is the difference between which and what?
Which asks about a choice between specific options, while what asks about something more general.
How do you ask about someone’s age?
Use how old, as in how old is your brother.