Information question

The answers for information questions are varied--because they are used to ask about specific kinds of information.

Where

Locations (places)

Example: Where do you want to go?

What

Thing idea, event or action

Example: What’s she cooking?

When

Time (general)

Example: When were you born?

Why

Reasons

Example: Why do people exercise?

Who

People (names and
other identifying
information) used
as subjects

Example: Who are you?
Who is watching TV?

How

How is used in questions to ask about various things including way / manner, condition/quality, and extent/degree.

Example: How are you?
How old are you?
How many pencils are there?