Learning English Grammar
Subject questions
Jan 16, 2024
Learn how to form subject questions in English using question words like who, what, which, and whose. Find out why subject questions do not require auxiliary verbs and get pronunciation tips. Discover four new words for subject questions.
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- Subject questions in everyday English commonly use question words like 'who,' 'what,' 'which,' and 'whose' to ask about subjects.
- The question words 'who' is used to ask about people, 'what' is used to ask about things, 'which' is used when the choice of possible answers is limited, and 'whose' is used to show ownership.
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Using question words to ask about subjects
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss subject questions and how to use question words to ask about subjects. They explain that everyday English commonly uses question words like 'who,' 'what,' 'which,' and 'whose' to ask about subjects. For example, 'Who lives in the White House?' or 'What makes you happy?' The hosts emphasize that subject questions do not require the auxiliary verbs 'do,' 'does,' or 'did,' and they provide examples and explanations to help listeners understand the correct usage of question words for subjects.
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