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Term: Forming Whi Question

Description:

The term "forming whi question" refers to the process of constructing a question that seeks information about a specific noun, using question words typically starting with "whi" (such as who, what, when, where, why, etc.). This technique is commonly used in everyday conversations, interviews, and surveys to gather relevant information.

Examples:

Asking for a person's identity (Who):

Question: Who is the author of this book?

Example sentence: Can you please tell me who the author of this book is? It's quite interesting.

Asking for the name of an object (What):

Question: What is the capital of France?

Example sentence: Do you know what the capital of France is? I'm planning a trip there.

Asking about a specific time (When):

Question: When does the movie start?

Example sentence: Could you let me know when the movie starts? I don't want to be late.

Asking about a location (Where):

Question: Where can I find a good sushi restaurant?

Example sentence: I'm new to this area. Can you recommend where I can find a good sushi restaurant nearby?

Asking for the reason (Why):

Question: Why did you cancel the meeting?

Example sentence: Could you explain why you canceled the meeting? I was prepared for it.