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Question Words
Fiche | Anglais
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3-6
| Secondaire
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A question word is a type of word placed at the beginning of a question. It indicates the type of information the person asking the question is looking for.
Question Words List & Meanings
Visit the questions page to learn more on how to use question words.
How many vs. how much
| How many | how much | |
| Countable? | yes | no |
| To ask for a quantity | Represented by a number, something that can be counted. | Represented by a word or a number with a measuring unit. |
Adding a word for additional information
You can also add a noun to how many and how much for context, to make the question clearer.
Should I use what or which?
| Used when | What | Which |
| The number of options are | Unlimited | Limited |
| Too numerous to count | Clearly identified | |
| Unknown, not specified | Clearly stated, specified |
Advanced Question Words Vocabulary
Using “How” With Another Word
How can be used with another word to make a question more specific.
Words added to how are usually adjectives or adverbs.
You can use any adjective or adverb in combination with how, as long as it makes sense in the context of the question.
Using “What,” “Which” & “Whose” With Another Word
What, which and whose can be used with another word to create a more specific question.
Words added to them are nouns.
You can use any noun in combination with what, which and whose, as long as it makes sense in the context the question is used.
The difference between using what or which
| Implies the question is about | |
| What + noun | an unlimited, very numerous, unknown or unspecified number of options |
| Which + noun | a limited or a clearly stated, identified or specific number of options. |