Lisi58  +  308462 Fri, 29 Dec 06 02:17 PM When do you use what instead of which? Is there a general rule? thanks Lisi58 Joined on Fri, Dec 29 2006 New Member 01

	Marius Hancu  +  308472 Fri, 29 Dec 06 02:42 PM See some references here: Post:237914 Post:308401 You would well do to buy Swan, Practical English Usage, for such issues. Very important reference book. Marius Hancu Joined on Wed, Apr 26 2006 Veteran Member 11,673

	Goodman  +  308550 Fri, 29 Dec 06 07:39 PM  Lisi58 wrote: When do you use what instead of which? Is there a general rule? thanks Lisi58, What = is used in something unknown. i.e. what is his name? / what is in the bag? Which =is  used in making a selection among things you already know. i.e. Of the five addresses I've tried on, which one do you like the best? Is this helpful to you? Goodman Joined on Mon, Nov 7 2005 Senior Member 3,816 The name says it all!