However, whatever, whichever, whenever, wherever, whoever

whatever - anything at all’ or ‘it doesn’t matter what (lo que sea)
'Please take whatever you want from the fridge if you feel hungry.'
'Whatever you do, don’t tell Monica.

whichever - any one at all’ or ‘it doesn’t matter which (cualquiera)
‘Whichever film you want to watch is ok by me.’
‘Take whichever one you like.’

whenever - any time at all or it doesn’t matter when (cuando sea)
'Come and visit us whenever you like. We're usually at home.'
‘Whenever I phone Monica, she’s always busy.’

wherever - any place at all’ or ‘it doesn’t matter where (donde sea)
‘Wherever you are, I'll always be thinking of you.’
‘Wherever I go, I always feel like a foreigner.’

whoever - any person at all’ or ‘it doesn’t matter who (quienquiera, cualquier persona)
‘Whoever you ask, you will get the same answer.’
‘Whoever painted this flat did a fantastic job.’

however - any way at all’ or ‘it doesn’t matter how (cualquier forma, de cualquier manera / sin embargo)
'However you try to explain these words, I still can’t understand them.'
‘However much money I earn, it’s never enough.’


Emphasis

We can use wh-words with -ever to ask very emphatic questions. When we speak, we stress EVER:

‘However will you manage to live on such a small salary? ‘

‘Monica, whatever are you doing?’ (stronger than What are you doing?)

Whenever are you going to tidy you room?

Vague Language

What time shall I get to your place?
- Whenever. I'll be at home all day.

Shall I send you the notes I have?
Yes, whatever. I'll be doing my own research, too.

Sarcasm and annoyance

You'd better do your homework now before it gets to late.
- Whatever!

Whatsoever

Whatsoever is an emphatic form of whatever. It is most common after a negative phrase:

‘He seems to have no idea whatsoever.’
‘I can see no reason whatsoever why we need a new TV.’

Summer study

YouTube channels:

Monica Stocker
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Simple English Videos

Mobile apps:

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Craig
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Websites:

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Course From Intermediate to Advanced
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Podcasts:

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Twitter:

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Instagram:

Monica: monicats22
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Telegram:

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Facebook:

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