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which was about vs which it was about

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Which was about' is used when referring to something that was the subject of a previous discussion or context. 'Which it was about' is used when providing additional information about the subject. The choice between the two depends on the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

which was about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to something that was the subject of a previous discussion or context.
  • Nov 20, 2011 ... up vote 5 down vote accepted. 'The novel, which was about whaling . . .' share| improve this answer. answered Nov 20 '11 at 21:53.
  • i just received a message which was about winning a prize from facebook. Chat & Messages. Dear Esteemed Facebook User, The Facebook Team wish to ...
  • In April 2011, Irvine launched the About en Español website, which was About's first-ever Spanish-language channel and initially featured nine topics, including ...
  • which was about a young man, who could not hear what was being said from the older man. It came from the album Disco Jews (1994). On July 2, 2004, Colin ...

Alternatives:

  • which pertained to
  • which concerned
  • which related to
  • which dealt with
  • which focused on

which it was about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when providing additional information about the subject being discussed.
  • ... and life into which it was about to be transformed. Only one spark of hope might have been detected in the circumstance that the Spirit of God moved ( literally, ...
  • It takes the view that the injection of DKK 300 million was made in May 1999 to prevent the undertaking from going bankrupt, which it was about to do (see point  ...
  • They were Hollywood's golden boys for quite sometime, but people were still confused about which was which. It was about this time that Armageddon came out.
  • Mar 4, 2016 ... It was nature's last breath of summer, which it was about to let go, and I felt that it was inviting me to let go too. I liked to push my limits on my ...

Alternatives:

  • which was the subject of
  • which was related to
  • which concerned
  • which focused on
  • which dealt with

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