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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

about relative pronouns and commas

Our house, which has a red door and green shutters, needs painting.

Here is the question.

Can I use 'that' instead of 'which'? If not, could you explain why?

Thanks in advance.
  

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Anonymous Can I use 'that' instead of 'which'? No. Anonymous If not, could you explain why?

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Can I use 'that' instead of 'which'?
  • No.
  • Anonymous If not, could you explain why?
  • 'That' marks restrictive (or defining) clauses only.
  • Since you have only one house, 'red door & green shutters' is extra information, not defining information.
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AnonymousCan I use 'that' instead of 'which'?
No.
Anonymous If not, could you explain why?
'That' marks restrictive (or defining) clauses only. Since you have only one house, 'red door & green shutters' is extra information, not defining information.
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Anonymous Our house, which has a red door and green shutters, needs painting.Here is the question.Can I use 'that' instead of 'which'? If not, could you explain why?Thanks in advance.
I will tell you the same thing but just change the wording a bit. Using "that" suggests that you have more than one house.
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Anonymousjust change the wording a bit.
No, it would need more than that—the commas would have to be deleted also.
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