how to ask a question (marine topics)

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alfonso gonzales - 24 Jan 2004 23:17 GMT

How do you normally ask a question about the CAPITALIZED part of that
sentence in these cases (marine area). I hesitate between these
alternatives:

This diver carries out UNDERWATER repair work.

1. WHICH repair work does this diver carry out?
2. WHAT repair work does this diver carry out?
3. WHAT KIND OF repair work does this diver carry out?

Pilotage is not compulsory for MERCHANT vessels.

1. WHAT KIIND OF vessels is pilotage not compulsory for?
2. WHAT vessels is pilotage not compulsory for?
3. WHICH vessels is pilotage not compulsory for?

The second mate fixed the SHIP'S position.

1. WHICH position did the second mate fix?
2. WHAT position did the second mate fix?

Are there any better questions?

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Adrian Bailey - 25 Jan 2004 01:02 GMT

> How do you normally ask a question about the CAPITALIZED part of that
> sentence in these cases (marine area). I hesitate between these
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> 1. WHICH position did the second mate fix?
> 2. WHAT position did the second mate fix?

For the sake of formality and simplicity you could stick with "which" for
all three.

> Are there any better questions?

For the first two you could ask "What type of..."

Adrian

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Discussion Groups / English Usage / January 2004

how to ask a question (marine topics)