Grammar: A1 - Sentence Structure - Basics - Lesson 7: Wh- Questions with 'be'
Grammar: Wh- Questions with 'be' A1 Lesson 7: Asking for Information What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to ask for information using the question words What, Who, Where, When, and How with the verb 'be'.
Asking for Information Yes/No questions are useful, but sometimes we need more information . To do this, we use special question words . Because many of them start with "Wh", they are often called Wh- Questions . The Grammar Rule 📖 The rule is simple: the question word always comes first, before the verb 'be'.
Question Word + am/is/are + Subject...?
Example: Where is the market? Common Question Words Here are the five most common question words used with the verb 'be'. 🤔 What - For a Thing Q: What is that? A: It is a coconut. 🗣️ Who - For a Person Q: Who is she? A: She is my sister. 📍 Where - For a Place Q: Where are the temples? A: They are north of the city. ⏰ When - For a Time Q: When is dinner? A: It is …