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Questions that start with a preposition

Formal questions that open with a preposition and a pronoun.

  1. Who signed this agreement?
  2. On what grounds was the permit refused?
  3. To whom should the report be sent?
  4. What is this decision based on?
  5. By whom was the inspection carried out?
  6. In which year was the institution founded?
  7. For what purpose was the fund set up?
  8. How many objections were received?
  9. With what result did the talks end?
  10. Which department is responsible for this file?
  11. What does this amendment change?
  12. Why was the session closed early?