Phrasal verb "come from"

[Mirko]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #93 "Why Questions", question 3

......... does the word "alphabet" come from?

(a) What
(b) Which
(c) Where
(d) When

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #93 "Why Questions", answer 3

Where does the word "alphabet" come from?

Correct answer: (c) Where
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please let me know explanation.

Mirko

[Mister Micawber]

'Come' implies a direction, location, or origin, so use 'Where'.
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