MNW English Grammar » Adverbs » Interrogative adverbs
Interrogative adverbs
These are:
why, where, how, when
They are usually placed at the beginning of a question.
Examples
- Why are you so late?
- Where is my passport?
- How are you?
- How much is that coat?
- When does the train arrive?
Notice that how can be used in four different ways:
1. meaning 'in what way?':
- How did you make this sauce?
- How do you start the car?
2. with adjectives:
- How tall are you?
- How old is your house?
3. with much and many:
- How much are these tomatoes?
- How many people are coming to the party?
4. with other adverbs:
- How quickly can you read this?
- How often do you go to London?
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