Whitch vs. Which — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 25, 2024
"Whitch" is an incorrect spelling, while "Which" is a pronoun or determiner used to introduce a relative clause. It questions or identifies specifics.
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Which is correct: Whitch or Which
How to spell Which?
Whitch
Incorrect Spelling
Which
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
"Witch" is for magic, add an 'h' for questioning: "Which."
Think of common phrases like "Which one?"
Recall the rhyme: "A witch on a switch can't tell which is which."
Remember, the correct spelling starts with "wh" as in "whale."
"Which" is used for choices, not for spells.
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How Do You Spell Which Correctly?
Incorrect: He was confused about whitch road to take.
Correct: He was confused about which road to take.
Incorrect: She couldn't decide whitch dress to wear.
Correct: She couldn't decide which dress to wear.
Incorrect: I don't know whitch one is mine.
Correct: I don't know which one is mine.
Incorrect: Whitch way did they go?
Correct: Which way did they go?
Incorrect: The teacher asked, "Whitch of these is the correct answer?"
Correct: The teacher asked, "Which of these is the correct answer?"
Which Definitions
Used to introduce a clause in which the antecedent is specified.
Which dress are you wearing?
Asking for information specifying one from a definite set.
Which of the pencils is yours?
Asking about the identity or nature of something.
Which way should we go?
Indicating a specific thing previously mentioned.
The book, which I read last night, was thrilling.
Used to introduce additional information about a previously mentioned subject.
The car, which was red, sped by.
What particular one or ones of a number of things or people
Which part of town do you mean?.
Any one or any number of; whichever
Use which door you please.
Being the one or ones previously mentioned or implied
It started to rain, at which point we ran.
(interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
Which song shall we play?
They couldn't decide which song to play.
Which one is bigger?
Show me which one is bigger.
The/Any ... that; whichever.
You may go which way you please.
Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.
He once owned a painting of the house, which painting would later be stolen.
Yesterday, I met three men with long beards, which men I remember vividly.
For several seconds he sat in silence, during which time the tea and sandwiches arrived.
I'm thinking of getting a new car, in which case I'd get a red one.
(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
Which is which?
By now, you must surely know which is which.
Which is bigger, the red one or the blue one?
I'm unable to determine which is bigger.
Which of these do you want to keep?
The/Any ones that; whichever.
Please take which you please.
(relative) Introduces a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned.
He walked by a door with a sign, which read: PRIVATE OFFICE.
I found my camera, which I thought I'd lost, under the bed.
No art can be properly understood apart from the culture of which it is a part.
He had to leave, which was very difficult.
Used of people (now generally whom, that; which remains possible with words also referred to by it like baby, child).}}
Of what sort or kind; what; what a; who.
And which they weren and of what degree.
A relative pronoun, used esp. in referring to an antecedent noun or clause, but sometimes with reference to what is specified or implied in a sentence, or to a following noun or clause (generally involving a reference, however, to something which has preceded). It is used in all numbers and genders, and was formerly used of persons.
And when thou fail'st - as God forbid the hour! -Must Edward fall, which peril heaven forfend!
God . . . rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
Our Father, which art in heaven.
The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
A compound relative or indefinite pronoun, standing for any one which, whichever, that which, those which, the . . . which, and the like; as, take which you will.
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
Which Meaning in a Sentence
Can you tell me which one is yours?
Which book should I read next?
Which movie do you want to watch tonight?
He wondered which game they would play.
Which type of pizza do you prefer?
Which subject is your favorite in school?
She asked him which route was faster.
She couldn't remember which day he was coming.
He was curious about which team would win.
She asked which dress suited her more.
He didn't know which answer was correct.
Which of these colors do you like best?
They debated which holiday destination to choose.
He wasn't sure which direction they had gone.
She wondered which of her friends would arrive first.
Which part of the story did you like the most?
She couldn't figure out which key opened the door.
She was uncertain which path to take.
He asked her which character she related to.
Which lesson did you find the most interesting?
Can you decide which ice cream flavor you want?
She asked him which song he liked better.
Which project are you going to work on first?
She couldn't choose which shoes to wear.
Can you tell which of these is the latest version?
Common Curiosities
What is the verb form of Which?
"Which" doesn't have a verb form as it is primarily a pronoun or determiner.
What is the pronunciation of Which?
"Which" is pronounced as /wɪtʃ/.
Why is it called Which?
It derives from Old English "hwilc," meaning "which, what."
Which preposition is used with Which?
The use of a preposition depends on the context of the sentence.
Is Which an adverb?
No, "which" is not an adverb.
Which conjunction is used with Which?
Any conjunction can be used based on the sentence structure.
Is Which an abstract noun?
No, it is not an abstract noun.
What is the root word of Which?
The Old English word "hwilc."
Which vowel is used before Which?
This depends on the context, but often no vowel is required.
Is Which a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it simply questions or identifies.
How do we divide Which into syllables?
Which is one syllable and is not divided.
What is the singular form of Which?
"Which" is its singular form.
What is the plural form of Which?
"Which" remains unchanged in plural contexts.
Is Which a vowel or consonant?
"Which" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
What is the second form of Which?
Not applicable, as "which" is not a verb.
What is the third form of Which?
Not applicable, as "which" is not a verb.
Which article is used with Which?
"Which" can be used with "the" when referring to a specific item in a set.
Is the Which term a metaphor?
No, by itself, it's not metaphorical.
Is the word Which imperative?
No, it's not in the imperative form.
What is a stressed syllable in Which?
The entire word "which" is stressed as it's only one syllable.
Which determiner is used with Which?
"The" can be used as in "the one which."
Is Which a noun or adjective?
"Which" is primarily a pronoun or determiner.
Is Which a countable noun?
No, "which" is not typically used as a noun.
What part of speech is Which?
"Which" is primarily a pronoun or determiner.
What is another term for Which?
A synonym could be "that" in certain contexts.
Is Which a collective noun?
No, it isn't a collective noun.
How many syllables are in Which?
There is one syllable in "which."
What is the opposite of Which?
There isn't a direct opposite for "which."
What is the first form of Which?
"Which" doesn't have verb forms as it's not a verb.
How is Which used in a sentence?
"Which book do you prefer?"
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