<p>What's up everyone?</p>
<p>Here is a sentence that I want the answer to: </p>
<p>In those cities in which public transportation is adequate, fewer traffic problems occur and pedestrians are rarely involved in accidents. </p>
<p>Correct: No error</p>
<p>I thought that "in which" should be "where" but the blue book lists the answer as no error. Could someone please explain to me why "in which" is correct in the context of this sentence. Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>Where did you locate this question?(Pg. and Question number)</p>
<p>These are tough questions. Lots of my students have problems with just that question.</p>
<p>I actually prefer "in which" because there are several cities, and the sentence is really telling us what kind of cities, not a specific location. "Where" usually refers to just one location, and a specific one at that.</p>
<p>Think about this situation: "The place in the book where the heroine leaps from the roof." The "where" refers to the single place in the book. However, if you look at the following: "Jacob always prefers speaking in schools in which most students speak French." In this case, the "in which" is really describing what kind of schools.</p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Actually, "in which" and "where" are both correct when describing places. It all depends on which one you prefer.</p>
<p>Man, I think I missed that one when I was going through the blue book, too.</p>
<p>It's number 19 on page 479. Test #2.</p>