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Many common question words in English start with wh, like what, when, and where. While these words all begin with wh, they can be a little confusing because the letters don’t always make the sound you’d expect.
In words like what and where, the wh is pronounced as /w/. However, in words like who and whom, it sounds more like /h/.
This can trip you up at first, but once you learn these words, the different sounds will start to feel more familiar. Keep practising and soon you'll find them much easier to use!
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what |
What time is it?
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when |
When are you going to the shop?
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where |
Where have I put my keys?
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which |
Which cake would you like for dessert?
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why |
Why are you crying?
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who |
Who would like to go first?
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whom |
To whom is the letter addressed?
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whose |
Whose book is this?
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whether |
I can't decide whether I should go into town or not.
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