Why do you use what instead of which?

Chelsea · #1 (permalink) Wed Sep 13, 2006 18:53 pm *Why do you use what instead of which?*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #100 "Interrogative pronouns", question 2

......... is the name of the team in red?

(a) What
(b) Which
(c) Who
(d) Whom

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #100 "Interrogative pronouns", answer 2

What is the name of the team in red?

Correct answer: (a) What
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why do you use what instead of which?

Chelsea

Yankee · #2 (permalink) Wed Sep 13, 2006 21:20 pm *Why do you use what instead of which?*

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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