Which
(
pronoun
,
conjunction
)
(As a pronoun)
Which ( pronoun )
- What one or ones out of a group.
- Referring to something previously mentioned or assumed.
- Used to introduce a clause giving further information about a preceding statement or question.
Origin:
Old english hwilc, hwelc; related to old high german hwelīh, hwelīh.
Examples:
- I will take which one you prefer.
- I will wear which dress you think is best.
- I will choose which option you like.
- I will select which one you want.
- I will pick which color you prefer.
(As a conjunction)
Which ( conjunction )
- What one or ones out of a group.
- Referring to something previously mentioned or assumed.
- Used to introduce a clause giving further information about a preceding statement or question.
Origin:
Old english hwilc, hwelc; related to old high german hwelīh, hwelīh.
Examples:
- I will take which one you prefer.
- I will wear which dress you think is best.
- I will choose which option you like.
- I will select which one you want.
- I will pick which color you prefer.