Interrogative pronouns are the pronouns that we normally call 'question words' because they are used at the beginning of questions which solicit or request information:
The interrogative pronouns are which, what, who, and whom. How is a question word but it is not normally considered to be an interrogative pronoun. ExamplesWhich - Which is used to chose from a list or from assumed options. - Which color is your favorite?
- Which is your favorite color? (standard colors)
- Which table would you prefer?
- Which is your name? (you select your name from a list)
What - What is used when there are no predetermined options. - What is your favorite color? (any color)
- What is your name? (There is no list)
Who - Who is used to refer to people. - Who are you?
- Who is she?
- Who are they?
Whom - It is the same as who but more formal and almost always used after pronouns. - For whom are you going to vote? (instead of: who are you going to vote for?)
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