Usage of "where"

Question

I understand that ‘where’ cannot modify a “metaphorical” place, such as condition, situation, case, circumstances, or arrangement. In these cases, we should use ‘in which’.

Can "where" be used correctly for something like: "the measurement this time was higher than the 50 inches where it was last time"?

crazi4ib · Answer

Anyone able to help? Thanks!

Basim2016 · Answer

Hi,

Where .... for place related, home etc
In which..... time period, ages,etc.
When.... time related, issues happening times.

These are my humble and simple inputs.

Regards.

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J2S2019 · Answer

Relative pronoun when used without comma are used as restrictibe clause, as it is used here..try checking the sentence ignoring the entire clause and see if the sentence is still useful in meaning.
If not then it is correct usage ( apart from all those usage of in which, where, when - u already knew)

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crazi4ib · Answer

I understand that "where" cannot modify a metaphorical place, such as condition, situation, case, circumstances, or arrangement. In these cases, we should use "in which".

Can "where" be used correctly for something like: "the measurement this time was higher than the 50 inches where it was last time"?

crazi4ib · Answer

EducationAisle   mikemcgarry   egmat  Any experts able to kindly advise? Thanks!

EducationAisle · Answer

I don't see a role for  where  here. The sentence could as well be:

The measurement this time was higher than the 50 inches  that  it was last time .

Usage of "where"

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