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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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which or what?
Hello,
I know the 1st one is correct but is the 2nd one also correct? If it isn't can you explain why?
1. "ask your dad which TV programs he watched as a child" OR
2. "ask your dad what TV programs he watched as a child"
Thanks a lot!
I know the 1st one is correct but is the 2nd one also correct? If it isn't can you explain why?
1. "ask your dad which TV programs he watched as a child" OR
2. "ask your dad what TV programs he watched as a child"
Thanks a lot!
Top answer
Which - suggests choosing between known choices. What - suggests unknown (choices). Examples: Which car is yours?
- Which - suggests choosing between known choices.
- What - suggests unknown (choices).
- Examples: Which car is yours?
- The blue one or the red ?
- What is your address?
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Which - suggests choosing between known choices.
What - suggests unknown (choices).
Examples: Which car is yours? The blue one or the red ?
What is your address? What do you like?
What - suggests unknown (choices).
Examples: Which car is yours? The blue one or the red ?
What is your address? What do you like?
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