“Which” is an English word used to ask about or identify specific choices, things, or people from a known group or options. Depending on how it is used in a sentence, it can function as a determiner, a pronoun, or a relative pronoun.
//dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/which”>Cambridge Dictionary and Britannica Dictionary: 1. Asking for a Choice (Interrogative)
When asking a question, “which” asks someone to identify a specific person, thing, or choice from a limited or implied group.
As a Determiner: Placed directly before a noun. (e.g., “Which shirt do you want to wear, the blue one or the red one?”)
As a Pronoun: Used on its own without a noun following it. (e.g., “Which of these options is the safest?”) 2. Adding Extra Information (Relative Pronoun)
In a statement, “which” connects clauses to add more facts or descriptions about a specific thing or an entire preceding situation.
To describe a thing: It introduces details about a non-human object or animal. (e.g., “The house, which was built in 1920, needs to be repaired.”)
To comment on a whole situation: It can refer back to the entire previous clause to show a result or opinion. (e.g., “He passed his exams, which made his parents very proud.”) Common Idioms Using “Which”
Which is which: A phrase used when two things or people look so similar that you cannot tell them apart. (e.g., “The twins look so much alike that I can’t tell which is which.”)
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