Which

The word ‘which’ is a relative pronoun and is used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned. It can be used in both a singular and plural form, depending on the context of the sentence. When using ‘which’ in a sentence, it typically follows an independent clause or phrase which provides additional information about what was previously stated, for example: “I bought some new shoes today, which were very comfortable.” In this instance, ‘which’ refers back to the shoes that were just mentioned to provide more detail about them being comfortable. Another use for ‘which’ involves introducing non-essential clauses into sentences; these are phrases or ideas that… Read More

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Question

A question is a sentence, phrase, or word that expresses uncertainty or seeks information. A question mark “?” is used to end a direct question. An indirect question does not require a question mark. Questions can be rhetorical, meaning they are not meant to be answered but rather to make the reader think about something or challenge what they already believe. There are different types of questions: closed-ended and open-ended. Closed-ended questions can usually be answered with a simple “yes” or “no,” while open-ended questions will require more thought and usually cannot be answered with just one word. Open-ended questions often begin with who, what, when, where, why, how, or… Read More

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