Question words, commonly referred to as “wh-questions,” derive their name from the inclusion of the letters “W” and “H.” Question WordMeaningExamples WhoPerson– Who’s that? –That’s Nancy. WherePlace– Where do you live?
7WHAT...LIKE Use: Asking about characteristics Examples: What was the weather like? What is Mary like? 8WHEN Use: Asking about general or specific times Examples: When do you like going out? When does the bus leave? 9WHERE Use: Asking about places Examples: Where...
Similar to a clausal head is a phrasal head, in which the head of the phrase is the connective that carries meaning as part of the phrase. See How is a preposition a connective? The main clause (matrix clause) is the independent clause and the subordinate clause (embedded clause) is the...