English: Wh- Question Word Order

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In English, information questions start with a Wh- word (Who, What, Where, When, Why), followed by an auxiliary verb or 'be', and then the subject. Example: 'Where (Wh-) are (verb) you (subject) from?'

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In English, information questions start with a Wh- word (Who, What, Where, When, Why), followed by an auxiliary verb or 'be', and then the subject. Example: 'Where (Wh-) are (verb) you (subject) from?...

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