2007-02-15 03:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by niyme.demonge 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Well, it is simple. What means "qué" and which means "cual"
2007-02-15 08:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both what or which would fit in both places with little or no difference in meaning. Often what and which are used for the sake of variety. The same is true in these examples of direct and indirect questions:
Which / What would you say are the most polluted cities in the world and which / what are the cleanest?
Do you know which / what sort of plants grow best in a shady garden?
I've no idea which / what road to take to Jimmy's place.
~ What / which route did you take?
However, when we are choosing between just two or three options, we usually prefer which. If there is no limit to the number of choices, what is used. Compare the following:
What would you like in your sandwiches? I've got cheese or tuna. Which would you prefer?
He comes from Glasgow, but do you know which football team he supports?
~ I think it's Celtic, but it may be Rangers. I'm not sure. What / which football team do you support?
What is your postal / email address?
What's your opinion on this?
Which TV channel is the tennis on?
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what / which - before nouns
Before nouns what and which can be used interchangeably to ask questions about people or things:
What / Which colour trousers would you like? Brown, green, blue, orange or maroon?
Which / What writers have made the biggest impression on you?
which - before 'one' and 'of'
However, if we wish to use the which of or which one constructions, our choice is limited to which:
Which of these cars are you interested in driving?
Which ones should I choose?
Which of these teams do you think will win the championship?
Which one of us is going to make the presentation?
2007-02-15 05:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by - 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which suggests the answer will be one of a limited number of options. e.g. which shirt looks better, the blue or the red one?
If it's an open question use 'what'. e.g. what is the name of the new restaurant?
2007-02-15 03:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
what is that sound,it is whistling
ok
,which bird is making it,
its a canarie
2007-02-15 03:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋