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question word, function and example sentence

What (curiosity) - O que/qual
asking for information about something - What is your name?
asking for repetition or confirmation - What? I can't hear you. You did what?

When (period) - Quando
asking about time - When did he leave?

Where (location) - Onde/aonde
asking in or at what place or position - Where do they live?

Which (choice) - Quais
asking about choice - Which colour do you want?

Who (person) - Quem
asking what or which person or people (subject) - Who opened the door?

Whose (object) - De quem
asking about ownership - Whose are these keys? Whose turn is it?

Why (doubt about sth) - Por que (?)
asking for reason, asking what...for - Why do you say that?

How (way,manner) como -
asking about manner - How does this work?
asking about condition or quality - How was your exam?

How + adj/adv - asking about extent or degree

How far - distance
How far is Pattaya from Bangkok?

How long - length (time or space)
How long will it take?

How many - quantity (countable)
How many cars are there?

How much - quantity (uncountable)
How much money do you have?

How old - age
How old are you?

How come (informal) - asking for reason, asking why
How come I can't see her?

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