Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions and gather information about people, things, places, time, and manner. They replace the noun phrase in a question and help in seeking specific details. Here are some common interrogative pronouns, along with their rules and uses:
1. "Who":
Used to ask about people.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Who is your best friend? |
| 🔊 | Who won the game? |
2. "Whom":
Used to ask about the object of a verb or preposition.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | To whom did you give the gift? |
| 🔊 | Whom did they invite to the party? |
3. "What":
Used to ask about things or general information.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | What is your favorite color? |
| 🔊 | What time is it? |
4. "Which":
Used to ask about a choice or selection between options.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Which book do you recommend? |
| 🔊 | Which team won the championship? |
5. "Where":
Used to ask about places or locations.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Where is the nearest coffee shop? |
| 🔊 | Where did you go on your last vacation? |
6. "When":
Used to ask about time or specific moments.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | When is the meeting scheduled? |
| 🔊 | When did they arrive at the airport? |
7. "Why":
Used to ask about reasons or causes.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | Why are you upset? |
| 🔊 | Why did they cancel the event? |
8. "How":
Used to ask about the manner or method of doing something.
| Example | |
|---|---|
| 🔊 | How did you solve the problem? |
| 🔊 | How does this machine work? |
Interrogative pronouns help form questions in English by replacing the noun phrase that you want to inquire about. It's important to choose the appropriate interrogative pronoun based on the specific information you are seeking. By using these pronouns correctly, you can ask questions and gather information effectively.
Practice:
1. Vocabulary:
| Interrogative Pronoun | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| 🔊 | Who | Quién |
| 🔊 | Whom | A quién |
| 🔊 | What | Qué |
| 🔊 | Which | Cuál |
| 🔊 | Where | Dónde |
| 🔊 | When | Cuándo |
| 🔊 | Why | Por qué |
| 🔊 | How | Cómo |
Speak:
Speaking
Practice your pronunciation, repeat each word from the previous vocabulary.
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3.Fill in the blanks with the appropriate wh-questions (who, what, where, when, why, how) and use the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete the sentences.
