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 #2 (permalink) Wed Sep 13, 2006 21:20 pm Why do you use what instead of which? |
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Hi Chelsea
You use which when there are a limited number of choices (usually only two or three):
Which do you prefer as a pet: a dog, a cat or a bird?
You use what when there are an unlimited or large number of possible choices:
What is your favorite animal?
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| #3 (permalink) Mon Jun 18, 2012 19:14 pm Why do you use what instead of which? |
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| Please, Yankee, I am confused about this question. To me there is a limited number of choices because the person refers to the team in red. .could you or someone clarify my doubt in this matter? My best regards. |
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Jun 18, 2012 21:01 pm Why do you use what instead of which? |
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When you ask 'which', there is a choice of possibilities. When you ask 'what'. you only want to know one thing and there is no choice.
There are six dishes on the menu, which would you like?
As I know you are hungry, what would you like to eat?
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