5.1.2 - Framing Questions

The interrogative pronouns who, what, whom, whose, which and the interrogative adverbs where, when, why and how are used to frame information questions.

The structure ‘how + an adjective/adverb’ may also be used to frame information questions.

Example:

• Whose books are these?
• What do you want?

ACTIVITIES

Fill the gap with appropriate word to ask question:

Q1. ––––– did you write the exam?
A: When did you write the exam?

Q2. ––––– didn’t you come home yesterday?
A: Why didn’t you come home yesterday?

Q3. ––––– didn’t you call me yesterday?
A: Why didn’t you call me yesterday?

Q4. ––––– did you cry last night?
A: Why did you cry last night?

Q5. ––––– did you complete the task so easy?
A: How did you complete the task so easily?