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When should you use "where," "in which," or "wherein"?

Some words confuse us with their usage. So, in this story, we will learn when to use "where," "in which," or "wherein".
While both 'where' and 'wherein' can be an adverb or a conjunction, 'in which' combines the preposition 'in' and the relative pronoun 'which'.
If you want to convey a subject's position or location, use "where".

 For example, She never passes the place where the accident took place.
It can also be used as an interrogative adverb to inquire as to the location of a subject. You must ensure that the sentence’s verb comes before the subject.
For instance:

Where do you think this road will take us?
"In which" is typically used after a subject to link a relative (or dependent) clause to an independent clause.

E.g.: Mary broke the kettle in which she brewed the fresh tea.
The term "wherein" can be used instead of "where" or "in what way".
E.g.: Mitchell visited her native place, wherein lies her ancestral property.
However, it is only used in contemporary legal documents.

 Thus it is advisable not to use it as it is outdated and no longer used in standard English.
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