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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Hi,

Please can you let me know how to determine when to use "which" and when to use "what"

Thank you,

Marina
  

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In a simple question, "Which" is used to choose between certain given alternatives. With "what," no alternatives are given. " With "which," we assume the questioner has certain obvious choices in mind.

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  • In a simple question, "Which" is used to choose between certain given alternatives.
  • With "what," no alternatives are given.
  • " With "which," we assume the questioner has certain obvious choices in mind.
  • That is, he's aware of the options, but doesn't know which is best.
  • " We assume the questioner has absolutely no idea.
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In a simple question, "Which" is used to choose between certain given alternatives. With "what," no alternatives are given.

"Which do you prefer, chocolate or vinilla?"

"What ice cream flavor do you prefer?"

"Which is the best way to get to Boston?" With "which," we assume the questioner has certain obvious choices in mind. That is, he's aware of the options, but doe
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