Which, what

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MarvinTheMartian

#517106 Thu, 22 May 08 11:47 AM

Hi, I know this may sound a bit silly, but I was wondering which of the following sentences is best and why. Please explain.

1. What's your favorite book in the "Vampire Chronicles" series?

2. What's your favorite "Vampire Chronicles" book?

3. Which is your favorite book in the "Vampire Chronicles" series?

4. Which of the "Vampire Chronicles" books is your favorite?

I'm inclined to say they're all acceptable, but I'd like someone else's opinion.

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Mister Micawber

#517111 Thu, 22 May 08 11:51 AM

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They are all acceptable, but since (I presume) there are only a few books in the series, which is preferred for careful writing.

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'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

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MarvinTheMartian

#517115 Thu, 22 May 08 11:56 AM

Perhaps this is how I should have phrased my question: is it acceptable to use "what" in reference to finite numbers? After all, I often come across sentences like "What's your favorite "Godfather" movie" and so on... (even though there are only three movies in the "Godfather" series.)

Thanks in advance.

MarvinTheMartian