WHATEVER, WHEREVER, WHENEVER,

WHOEVER, WHICHEVER, HOWEVER

Whatever (pron.): Any thing that; no matter what
Wherever (adv./conj.): In, at or to whatever place or situation
Whenever (adv./conj.): At whatever time or date
Whoever (pron.): Any one without exception; no matter who
Whichever (pron./adj.): Any one of two or of several; no matter which
However (adv.): In whatever manner; to whatever degree

I. Complete the sentences using the correct form.

1. You can arrive _______________ you want, but try to get here before 10:00 p.m.
2. He can eat ________________ he likes. He never gains weight.
3. She can go ________________ she feels like going without a passport. It's a free country.
4. We should rent ________________ car is the cheapest. I'm on a limited budget.
5. _____________ you call me "stupid," it hurts my feelings. It doesn't matter how sweetly or jokingly
you say it.
6. I don't think he should come in, ______________ he says he is.
7. ____________ my alarm rings, I hit the snooze button.
8. ____________ you go, ______________ you do, I'll be right here waiting for you.
9. ______________ did you finish the assignment so fast? I'm still on Part I.
10. Bring ______________ you can fit into your carry-on bag onto the plane. Leave all the rest in your
suitcase.
11. According to this map, we can drive _______________ way. All these routes will get us to our
destination.
12. I'm 21 now; I can drink _____________ much I want. It all depends on my appetite.
13. My mother gets heartburn _______________ she eats chili.
14. _________________ do you think you're going? Have a seat; our detective wants to ask you a few
questions.
15. If you ask the chef, he'll prepare the omelet ____________ you like it.
16. There's no time limit for the test. You can hand it in _______________ you are finished.
17. He's a liar. Don't believe him, _______________ he says.
18. ____________ stole my bicycle is going to be in big trouble with the police. _________ he's found,
he'll be arrested, even if it's months from now. __________he goes, he'll be caught, because my bike
has a satellite tracker system installed. _____________ way he turns, there will be no escape!
19. Just tell the police _____________ you remember about the crime. Any and all details can help.
20. ______________ started the fight is going to be suspended. Are you a witness?
21. The restaurant will prepare your steak _______________ you like it; rare, medium or well-done.
22. We're best friends. I will do _______________ you want me to. Just ask.
23. I will travel _______________ you want me to; by bicycle, by train, by airplane, even by donkey!
24. As long as I'm with you, I will live _______________ you want me to live; in the city, the mountains,
the countryside. It doesn't matter.
25. I get a headache ______________ I drink alcohol.
26. _________________ much I try, I just can't seem to remember.
27. My father gets a haircut ________________ it costs the least amount of money.
28. We get cavities _____________ we eat candy.
29. _______________ book you'd like to borrow, just bring it to the front desk to check it out.
30. It's your birthday! We'll go to ______________ restaurant you choose and you can order
_____________ you want. Happy birthday, honey!
31. He gets a stomachache _____________ he eats acidic foods.
32. _________________ I go camping, the mosquitoes and flies eat me alive.
33. I'm 21 now; I can drink _____________ I want: beer, wine, liquor, or soda pop.
34. They're fashion models, so they can't eat ______________ they want. They're on a very strict diet.
35. ______________ can learn to use a digital camera can be a photographer. A person doesn't need any
special skills, just a good eye.
36. Coffee and donuts are available to _______________ arrives early to the meeting.
37. __________________ many cookies you can bake, we'll sell at the bake sale. _______________
money we collect goes to the local homeless shelter.
38. __________________ shoes you wear on vacation, make sure they're comfortable, or you'll get
blisters.
39. Follow the spy _________________ he goes. Keep an eye on him!
40. On the cruise, there's a masseuse who will take care of ______________ muscle aches and pains you
have.
41. ________________ broke the window will have to pay for it.
42. ________________ you choose to present your project is fine. Just make sure it's by the end of the
week.
43. I'm going to take a nap. ________________ calls, just take a message.
44. I love listening to you play piano, even if you're just practicing. _______________ you play, the
music just sounds beautiful to me.
45. Take the name of _______________ comes to the meeting.
46. We need to be careful that _______________ we vote for in the election feels as we do about the
important issues.
47. She tries to make friends ________________ she travels.
48. Learn English _______________ you can--on the internet, in a class, or even with just a phrasebook.
49. Smile at _______________ you meet. You never know what a positive effect it can have!
50. There are several English-language websites available on the internet. Use _________________ you
enjoy the most.
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