Interrogative pronouns in English Audio Pronunciation, Examples, Comprehension Tests

• Who: Who is knocking at the door? 
• Whom: Whom should I ask for directions? 
• What: What is the capital of France? 
• Which: Which of these two books do you want to read first? 
• Whose: Whose shoes are these?

Practical uses for interrogative pronouns

 include asking for information or clarification, seeking a specific item or person, and making choices. Here are some example sentences using interrogative pronouns in practical situations:

Asking for information: 

• Could you tell me what time the train leaves? 
• Seeking a specific item: Can you pass me the pencil whose eraser is pink? 
• Making a choice: Which of these two roads should we take to get to the beach?

Special cases to consider when using interrogative pronouns.

1. "Who" and "whom" can be used to refer to people, but "who" is used as the subject of a clause and "whom" is used as the object. For example: Who is coming to the party? (subject) Whom did you invite to the party? (object)

2. "What" can be used to refer to things or ideas, as in the sentence "What is your favorite color?" It can also be used to ask for a clarification or explanation, as in "What do you mean by that?"

3. "Which" is used to ask about a choice between a limited number of options. For example: "Which of these two dresses do you want to wear to the wedding?"

4. "Whose" is used to ask about possession. For example: "Whose phone is this?"

Comprehension exercises for you to practice using interrogative pronouns:

Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences by filling in the blank with the appropriate interrogative pronoun:

1. _______ is your sister's name?
2. _______ are you going to vote for in the election?
3. _______ of these pens do you want to borrow?
4. _______ did you ask to help you with the project?
5. _______ is that strange noise coming from?

Answers: 1. What 2. Who 3. Which 4. Whom 5. Where

Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the indicated interrogative pronoun:

1. The book belongs to Jane. (whose)
2. We are going to the store. (where)
3. The cat is sitting on the couch. (which)
4. I am talking to Mary. (who)
5. The car is red. (what color)

Answers: 1. Whose book is this? 2. Where are you going? 3. Which cat is sitting on the couch? 4. Who are you talking to? 5. What color is the car?

Exercise 3: Choose the correct interrogative pronoun to complete each of the following sentences:

1. _______ did you see at the movies?
2. _______ do you want to invite to the party?
3. _______ is your favorite type of music?
4. _______ of these books do you want to read first?
5. _______ did you give the keys to?

Answers: 1. Who 2. Who 3. What 4.