Which vs Where for places

Which vs Where

(places)

By Mr Chan

Recap: where (relative adverb)

​We use 'where' to add an relative clause about a place.

Which vs Where (places)

Which vs Where (places)

Examples:

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This is the restaurant where I met my wife. ​

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​The restaurant where we had dinner was excellent.

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Which vs Where (places)

Examples:

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This is the restaurant where I met my wife. ​

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​The restaurant where we had dinner was excellent.

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​noun (place)

relative adjective

adjective clause (describing the place)

We use 'where' to replace the adverb.

relative clause (referring to the place)

relative adjective

​noun (place)

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The restaurant was excellent.

We had dinner there.​

​The restaurant where we had dinner was excellent.

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Which vs Where (places)

Multiple Choice

The restaurant was excellent.

We had dinner there.​

​The restaurant where we had dinner was excellent.

We use 'where' to replace a/an ...........................

• noun

• adverb

• adjective

Recap: which (relative pronoun)

​We use 'where' to add an adjective clause for a place.

Which vs Where (places)

Which vs Where (places)

Examples:

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Mr Chan has a dog which barks a lot.

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The restaurant which I like is in Tai Po.

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​noun (place)

relative pronoun

relative clause (referring to the place)

We use 'which' to replace the noun.

relative clause (referring to the place)

relative pronoun

​noun (place)

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The restaurant is in Tai Po.

I like the restaurant.​

​The restaurant which I like is in Tai Po.

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Which vs Where (places)

Multiple Choice

The restaurant is in Tai Po.

I like the restaurant.​

​The restaurant which I like is in Tai Po.

We use 'which' to replace a/an ...........................

• noun

• adverb

• adjective

Let's practice!

Which vs Where (places)

Multiple Choice

This is the hospital ................ is busy all the time.

• which

• where

Multiple Choice

This is the hospital ................ I was born.

• which

• where

Multiple Choice

This is the restaurant ............. my birthday party was held.

• which

• where

Multiple Choice

This is the restuarant ................ is famous for its fried chicken.

• which

• where

Well done!