Which one is correct?
"how" or "how good you are in"?

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The word 'how' is a general question word used to ask about manner, degree, or quantity. It is commonly used in English.

The word 'how' is used to ask questions about the way something is done, the extent or degree of something, or the amount of something.

Examples:

  • How are you?
  • How did you do that?
  • How much does it cost?
  • How far is the airport?
  • How many people are coming?

how good you are in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about someone's proficiency in a specific skill or area.

This phrase is used to ask about the level of proficiency or expertise a person has in a particular field or activity.

Examples:

  • How good you are in playing the piano?
  • How good you are in math?
  • How good you are in public speaking?
  • How good you are in cooking?
  • How good you are in coding?
These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'How good you are in' is used to inquire about someone's proficiency in a particular skill or area, while 'how' is a general question word used to ask about manner, degree, or quantity. They are not interchangeable.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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