ELPS

In English, common interrogative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, what and which. These pronouns are used to ask questions, seek information or enquire about people, things, or concepts.

Descriptions and examples

Who

Used to ask about a person or people (subject).

Example:

Tom is coming to the party.

Who is coming to the party?

Whom

Used to ask about a person or people (object).

Example:

I invited Jerry to the party.

Whom did you invite to the party?

Whose

Used to ask about possession.

Example:

There is a jacker on the floor.

Whose jacket is it?

What

Used to ask about things, concepts, or an unknown subject or object.

Example:

Everyone has a favourite colour.

What is your favourite colour?

Which

Used to ask about a choice between a limited set of options.

Example:

Look at these two books.

Which book do you want to read?