Asking Questions With Who, Why, Where, When, And Whose

Asking questions is important in daily conversations. We use different question words to get information. Let’s learn how to ask questions with who, why, where, when, and whose. Getting started asking questions is a great way to practice your English language skills. You can practice with friends or colleagues or simply book a lesson with us at First Business English.

Who

We use who to ask about a person.

·         Who is your best friend?

·         Who is calling you?

Why

We use why to ask for a reason.

·         Why are you late?

·         Why do you like this movie?

Where

We use where to ask about a place.

·         Where do you live?

·         Where is the school?

When

We use when to ask about time.

·         When is your birthday?

·         When does the bus arrive?

Whose

We use whose to ask about possession.

·         Whose bag is this?

·         Whose phone is ringing?

Example Conversation

Emma: Hi, James! Who is your new teacher?

James: My new teacher is Mr. Smith.

Emma: Where is his classroom?

James: His classroom is on the second floor.

Emma: When do you have his class?

James: I have his class at 10 AM.

Emma: Why do you like his class?

James: Because he explains things very well.

Emma: Oh, I see! Whose book is that on your desk?

James: It’s Sarah’s book.

These question words help us get more information. Practice using them in your conversations and you can take a lesson with First Business English where you learn more and practice with us in role-play scenarios.

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