Steps to Frame 'WH'-Questions'
1. Identify the underlined part of the sentence (the answer).2. Choose the correct WH-word based on the answer:
Who → person
Whom → object of a verb or preposition (person)
Whose → possession
What → thing, idea, or action
Which → choice or option
Where → place
When → time
Why → reason
How → manner, way, or method
How many / How much → quantity or amount
How long → duration or time
How often → frequency
How far → distance
How old → age
How come → reason or surprise (informal)
3. Choose the correct helping verb according to tense and subject:
Present Simple → do / does
Past Simple → did
Future Simple → will / shall
Present Continuous → am / is / are
Past Continuous → was / were
Present Perfect → have / has
Past Perfect → had
Modal verbs → can / could / may / might / must should / would / etc.
4. Place the WH-word at the beginning of the sentence.
5. Use the helping verb after the WH-word if required.
6. Follow with the subject and main verb to complete the question.
7. Check that the underlined part fits naturally as the answer.
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