Use of Where and Where

Where and Where are words that indicate place but are used in different situations. Thus, there are questions about your job, which you will no longer have after reading this article.

difference between where and where

For starters, let's remember one thing:

• Where = idea of ​​permanence
• To where = idea of ​​movement

How to use the where and where?

The word "where" indicates the place where you are or where an event takes place. It is linked to verbs that express permanence.

Examples:

• Where is she?
• I don't know where to start the walk.
• Where is the money?

The word "where" indicates movement or approximation and is linked to verbs that express this idea.

Example:

• Where do you want to go?
• Where are you going in such a hurry?
• We go wherever he wants to go.

Essential tip!

Replace the words "where" or "where" with "where to". If it makes sense, you should use the word where.

Examples:

1) Where let's go? It makes sense. It's like saying:
To where let's go?

But,

2) Where are we going to stop? It's not possible. So, the correct thing is to say:
Where are we going to stop?

where or where - what's the difference?

Exercises

Complete with where or where.

1. x is people's education?
2. Wait! x are you going?
3. Let's meet at x location they choose.
4. Do you know x are the students?
5. We don't know x is on that street.

See Answer

1. Where
2. To where
3. Where
4. Where
5. Where

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