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What are in lnterrogative pronouns?

Interrogative pronouns are words that are used to ask questions. They are used to replace nouns and noun phrases in questions. Here are the main interrogative pronouns in English:

Main Interrogative Pronouns:

* Who: Used for persons (asking about the subject of the verb)

* Example: Who wrote this book?

* Whom: Used for persons (asking about the object of the verb or a preposition)

* Example: Whom did you see at the party?

* Whose: Used to show possession

* Example: Whose car is this?

* What: Used for things or actions

* Example: What are you doing?

* Which: Used to choose among options

* Example: Which shirt do you like?

* Why: Used to ask for a reason

* Example: Why did you leave early?

* When: Used to ask about time

* Example: When will you be home?

* Where: Used to ask about place

* Example: Where did you find this?

* How: Used to ask about manner or way

* Example: How did you do that?

Important Notes:

* "Who" and "Whom" can be tricky. Generally, "who" is used for the subject of a verb, while "whom" is used for the object. But in casual speech, "who" is often used in both cases.

* Interrogative pronouns can also be used in indirect questions.

* Example: I wonder who is going to the party.

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