clarify on which vs clarify which

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Clarify on which' is used when you want to specify the subject or object that needs clarification, while 'clarify which' is used when you want to identify a specific item or option from a group.

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clarify on which

This phrase is correct and is used when specifying the subject or object that requires clarification.

Use 'clarify on which' when you want to indicate the specific subject or object that needs clarification, such as 'Please clarify on which point you need more information.'

Examples:

Can you clarify on which document you are referring to?
I need you to clarify on which issue you are facing.

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Calls on the Commission to develop guidelines with common criteria in relation to the minimum amount regarded as sufficient resources and to clarify on which basis Member States should take into account the personal situation of the person concerned under Article 8(4) of Directive 2004/38/EC;
Mr President, I would like to clarify paragraph 11 on which we are to vote.
For reasons of legal certainty, a clear point has to be made in order to clarify from which moment on the new dispositions will be applicable.
This amendment tries to clarify the misunderstanding on GMES which is caused by the fact that it is intended to be an operational programme whose only source of EU potentially available funding today is research money (FP).
If no impact assessment was undertaken, could the Commission clarify the basis on which it deemed it necessary to propose the draft in this form?
(6) Whereas it is desirable to clarify the basis on which parent carriers should be charged for bookings they are required to accept from competing CRSs;
Will the Commission clarify the grounds on which it would remove GSP plus from a recipient country?
Could the Commission clarify the criteria on which the exceptions in Article 13 are based?
(7) Whereas it is necessary to clarify the basis on which CRSs charge for the services they provide for participating carriers and subscribers, in particular as regards incentives and in order to improve transparency;
They and the regulators could also clarify the terms on which nuclear power may be supplied to the grid and the nature of long term supply contracts that will be acceptable.
This report seeks to clarify the terms on which the delegation of powers by Parliament and the Council to the Commission, pursuant to Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, can take place.
Can the Commission clarify the basis on which it formed its opinion that Ireland was in breach of VAT rules and can it indicate whether it has reviewed its position, and when it expects to react to Ireland's response?
I would find it helpful if the European Commission would clarify on this as soon as possible, as it is bad for the image Europe in my own country.
Could the Commission clarify on what basis examiners' posts are allocated for the European Baccalaureate?
In relation to the issue of own contribution the Cypriot authorities wished to clarify on a number of issues.
Clarifies the agreements concluded between public authorities.
That should clarify the situation with your people.
The first change clarifies the wording.
Clarifies that this measure applies to public transport.
Clarifies the relationship with IMO provisions.

Alternatives:

clarify which
clarify the point on which

clarify which

This phrase is correct and is used when identifying a specific item or option from a group.

Use 'clarify which' when you want to pinpoint a particular item or option from a selection, such as 'Please clarify which color you prefer.'