1, 3, 5, 7, and 11 are used in casual speech. 9 is not used.
The others are correct in writing and speech.
1. When's he been to Japan?
2. When has he been to Japan?
[Can we use #1?]
3. Why's he sad?
4. Why is he sad?
[Are both okay?]
5. Why's he been to Japan?
6. Why has he been to Japan?
[Are both okay?]
7. Where's he gone?
8. Where has he gone?
[Are both okay?]
9. Who's the book?
10. Who has the book?
[Is #1 grammatical?]
11. Who's been working at the factory?
12. Who has been working at the factory?
[Are both okay?]
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