Basic question words
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This topic covers essential question words in English, like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how." It explains their meanings and usage to form different types of questions, with relevant examples.
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ask about something
The police inquired about the robbery.
askquestion
To have taken place in the past; previously
I used to live in France.
Attempt to find (something)
They seek to find gold.
searchlook forhunt
Differing from one another
They discussed various options.
differentdiverseassorted
Fundamental; constituting a foundation or basis
These are the basic principles of accounting.
essentialfundamentalelementary
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea
in various contexts
situationenvironmentbackground
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Regular exercise can enhance your overall health.
improveboostaugment
to collect or obtain (something, especially information) from various sources
The purpose of the survey is to gather information about consumer preferences.
collectassembleaccumulate
A word used to ask a question
Which interrogative do you prefer?
question wordwh-word
absolutely necessary or required; vitally important
Water is essential for survival.
crucialvitalnecessary
A way of doing something
The most effective method for solving this problem.
approachmannerprocesstechnique
more than one person
the people who attended the meeting
personindividualgroup
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Countable and uncountable nouns
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Modal verbs: can, could, should, must
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Personal pronouns
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Demonstrative pronouns
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Past Simple
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Can
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Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives
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Plural nouns
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Possessive pronouns
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Imperatives
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Present Simple tense for everyday actions
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