Comprehension Check 2.2-3

“How” is often used with another word such as “often” (to ask about frequency), “much” (to ask about cost), or “many” (to ask about an amount).

Use “how” to ask about a method/way.

Use “whose” to ask about a person.

Use “which” to ask about a choice.

Use “why” to ask about a reason.

Use “when” to ask about time. When asking about clock time, it’s usually interchangeable with “what time.”

Use “where” to ask about a thing or object.

“What” is also used before another noun to talk about a choice. It’s usually interchangeable with “which.”

Use “what” to ask about a thing.

The informal phrases are mostly for family and friends. The formal phrases are for business and official calls and for calls to important people.