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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

to which, in which, How can I understand?

I dont know why 'to' needs this sentence in front of 'which'.

Could anyone please explain why 'to' is used that sentence?

Example ) Density is the extent to which something is filled or covered with people or things.


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Hello Anon [1] White House is a residence. [2] Mr Bush lives in the residence ( in which). [1]+[2]: White House is the residence in which Mr Bush lives.

— Paco2004

  • Hello Anon [1] White House is a residence.
  • [2] Mr Bush lives in the residence ( in which).
  • [1]+[2]: White House is the residence in which Mr Bush lives.
  • [1] Density is an extent.
  • [2] Something is filled with things to the extent ( to which).
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Hello Anon

[1] White House is a residence.
[2] Mr Bush lives in the residence (in which).
[1]+[2]:
White House is the residence in which Mr Bush lives.

[1] Density is an extent.
[2] Something is filled with things to the extent (to which).
[1]+[2]:
Density is the extent to which something is filled
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