English grammar
-ever words, extended: whichever and wherever (whoever and whatever recapped)
Say 'any', 'whatever', 'wherever' and 'whichever' when choosing a supplier.
From the scene Whichever it is
In short
Whichever, whatever, wherever and whoever mean it doesn't matter which, what, where or who.
Your turn
Which one goes with it doesn't matter which supplier?
Options: pick whichever one you like · whatever it costs · whichever supplier it is
Show answer
it doesn't matter which supplier → whichever supplier it is
How it works
You already know whoever and whatever (whatever happens); now add whichever and wherever.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
Pick (blank). All coffees taste the same.
Options: whoever · whichever one · which one
Show answer
Pick whichever one. All coffees taste the same.
Elige cualquiera. Todos los cafés saben igual.
Good to know
Whichever, whatever, wherever and whoever mean 'it doesn't matter which/what/where/who' — the choice is open.
Good to know
Whichever goes with a noun or stands alone (whichever supplier it is, whichever coffee costs the least).
Good to know
Whatever and wherever work the same way for things and places (whatever it costs, wherever I have to); whoever is for people.
it doesn't matter which one pick whichever one you like
it doesn't matter which supplier whichever supplier it is
Nuria
Whichever supplier it is, they have to deliver it at six in the morning.
Sea cual sea el proveedor, tiene que traerlo a las seis de la mañana.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank), they have to deliver it at six in the morning.
Options: Whichever supplier it is · Pick whichever one you like · Whatever it costs
Show answer
Nuria
Whichever supplier it is, they have to deliver it at six in the morning.
Sea cual sea el proveedor, tiene que traerlo a las seis de la mañana.
anything at all, no limit whatever it costs
Tomás
I want the best coffee from Mexico. Whatever it costs, just not instant.
Quiero el mejor café de México. Cueste lo que cueste, pero no soluble.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I want the best coffee from Mexico. (blank), just not instant.
Options: Whichever supplier it is · Whatever it costs · Pick whichever one you like
Show answer
Tomás
I want the best coffee from Mexico. Whatever it costs, just not instant.
Quiero el mejor café de México. Cueste lo que cueste, pero no soluble.
any place at all I'll go wherever I have to
Tomás
For a good coffee, I'll go wherever I have to.
Por un buen café, yo voy donde sea.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
For a good coffee, (blank).
Options: I'll go wherever I have to · Pick whichever one you like · Whichever supplier it is
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Tomás
For a good coffee, I'll go wherever I have to.
Por un buen café, yo voy donde sea.
the one that… (open choice) whichever coffee costs the least
Ramón
Well, make it cheap. Whichever coffee costs the least.
Pues que sea barato. El café que cueste menos, sea cual sea.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Well, make it cheap. (blank).
Options: Whichever supplier it is · Whichever coffee costs the least · Pick whichever one you like
Show answer
Ramón
Well, make it cheap. Whichever coffee costs the least.
Pues que sea barato. El café que cueste menos, sea cual sea.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| it doesn't matter which one | pick whichever one you like |
|---|---|
| it doesn't matter which supplier | whichever supplier it is |
| anything at all, no limit | whatever it costs |
| any place at all | I'll go wherever I have to |
| the one that… (open choice) | whichever coffee costs the least |
More lines from the story
- RamónPick whichever one. All coffees taste the same.Elige cualquiera. Todos los cafés saben igual.
- TomásDon Ramón... that's a catalogue of dog food.Don Ramón... eso es un catálogo de comida para perros.