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Topic: Common Errors

whether

IPA: /ˈwɛðər/

KK: /ˈwɛðər/

conjunction

Definition: A word used to introduce choices or alternatives, often in indirect questions.

Example: I can't decide whether to go to the party or stay home.

pronoun

Definition: A word used to introduce choices or alternatives, often indicating a decision between two or more options.

Example: I couldn't decide whether to go to the party or stay home.

which

IPA: /wɪtʃ/

KK: /hwɪtʃ/

adjective

Definition: This word is used to ask about or specify one or more items from a group.

Example: Which book do you want to read?

pronoun

Definition: A word used to ask about or specify one or more items from a group, often referring to things or people that have been mentioned before.

Example: I couldn't decide which book to read next.

whichever

IPA: /wɪˈtʃɛvər/

KK: /wɪtʃˈɛvər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to any one or more from a set of options without specifying which one.

Example: You can choose whichever book you like from the shelf.

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer to any one or more items from a group without specifying which one.

Example: You can choose whichever book you like from the shelf.

while

IPA: /waɪl/

KK: /waɪl/

conjunction

Definition: A word used to connect two clauses, indicating that something happens at the same time as something else or during a certain period.

Example: While I was studying, my brother was playing video games.

noun

Definition: A period of time, often a short one, during which something happens or is done.

Example: I will wait here for a while before leaving.

transitive verb

Definition: To pass time in a relaxed or enjoyable way, often without doing anything productive.

Example: They decided to while away the afternoon by the lake.

whit

IPA: /wɪt/

KK: /hwɪt/

noun

Definition: The tiniest amount or particle of something.

Example: He didn't care a whit about the criticism.

whiteout

IPA: /ˈwaɪt.aʊt/

KK: /ˈwaɪtˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A condition where heavy snow and cloud cover make it hard to see, or a white fluid used to cover mistakes on paper.

Example: The blizzard created a whiteout, making it impossible to see the road ahead.

whoever

IPA: /huˈɛvər/

KK: /huˈɛvər/

pronoun

Definition: Any person or people, regardless of who they are.

Example: Whoever finishes the race first will win a prize.

whole

IPA: /hoʊl/

KK: /hoʊl/

adjective

Definition: Complete or entire; not missing any parts or elements.

Example: She ate the whole pizza by herself.

adverb

Definition: Completely or entirely; in every part or aspect.

Example: She was whole-heartedly committed to the project.

noun

Definition: A complete item or entity that is not missing any parts; it refers to something that is entire or whole without any divisions or omissions.

Example: The whole cake was eaten at the party.

whomever

IPA: //huːˈmɛvər//

KK: /huˈmɛvər/

pronoun

Definition: This word is used to refer to any person or people, especially in a way that emphasizes their identity or role in a situation.

Example: You can invite whomever you like to the party.

whose

IPA: /huːz/

KK: /huz/

adjective

Definition: This word is used to ask about or refer to the person or people that own something or are associated with something.

Example: Whose book is this on the table?

pronoun

Definition: A word used to ask or talk about the person or people that something belongs to.

Example: Whose book is this on the table?

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