Interrogative Pronouns - Definition, Examples & List

Lesson Overview

• What Is an Interrogative Pronoun?
• Interrogative Pronouns List
• Interrogative Pronouns Examples
• What Are Interrogative Words?
• Interrogative Pronouns as Other Parts of Speech
• How to Use Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns are essential in forming direct and indirect questions. In this lesson, you will learn how to correctly identify and use interrogative pronouns. You will learn the different types of interrogative pronouns, such as who, whom, whose, which, and what, and understand their roles in forming clear and precise questions.

What Is an Interrogative Pronoun?

An interrogative pronoun is a word used to ask a question. It helps us gather information by replacing nouns in a question.

 Interrogative pronouns allow us to inquire about specific things, people, or possession. 

For example, "What is your favorite color?" 

Here, "What" is the interrogative pronoun used to ask about a thing.

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Interrogative Pronouns List

Here is a list of interrogative pronouns that you can use in your questions:

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Interrogative Pronouns Examples

Here are some examples of interrogative pronouns used in sentences:

• Who is your teacher? (Asking about a person)
• What is your favorite subject? (Asking about a thing)
• Which book did you read? (Asking about a specific thing from a group)
• Whose pencil is this? (Asking about possession)

By using these interrogative pronouns with examples, you can create different types of questions.

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What Are Interrogative Words?

Interrogative words are similar to interrogative pronouns, but they may include other question words like "when," "where," "why," "how," etc. 

These words are used to get specific answers about time, place, reason, and manner. When combined with interrogative pronouns, they help form clear and complete questions.

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Interrogative Pronouns as Other Parts of Speech

Interrogative pronouns are words we use to ask questions. Common examples include who, what, which, and whom. These pronouns help us find out more about people, things, or actions. But did you know that interrogative pronouns can also work like other parts of speech in a sentence? Sometimes, they act as subjects, objects, or even adjectives. For example:

• In the sentence "Which book do you like?" "Which" is used as a determiner.
• In "Whose shoes are these?" "Whose" is used as a possessive determiner.

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How to Use Interrogative Pronouns

To use interrogative pronouns, follow these simple steps:

1. Identify the information you want to ask about (person, thing, possession).
2. Choose the correct interrogative pronoun based on your question.
3. Place the pronoun at the beginning of the question.

For example:

• If you're asking about a person, use "Who."
• If you're asking about a thing, use "What."
• If you're asking about possession, use "Whose."