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Raubt Posted 21 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

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Hi, I have a small question about the wording of an essay sentence of mine.

It is:

"Sentencing practices have changed drastically since the 1930’s, and there is little doubt they will continue to evolve alongside the societies that impose them."

Should the ending go, "societies that impose them," "which impose them," "whom impose them," ect.

"that" doesn't quite sound right to me, but I'm not sure, so any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!
  

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Whom only applies to people not institutions so whom is out already. That and which can be a bit confusing. These easiest way to think of it is that 'which' provides more detail, and 'that' provides more essential information.

  • Whom only applies to people not institutions so whom is out already.
  • That and which can be a bit confusing.
  • These easiest way to think of it is that 'which' provides more detail, and 'that' provides more essential information.
  • 'Which' clauses are not essential to the meaning of a sentence and can be lost without losing the sense of the sentence.
  • 'That' clauses are necessary for the meaning.
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Whom only applies to people not institutions so whom is out already.

That and which can be a bit confusing. These easiest way to think of it is that 'which' provides more detail, and 'that' provides more essential information. 'Which' clauses are not essential to the meaning of a sentence and can be lost without losing the sense of the sentence. 'That' clauses are necessary for the meanin
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Wow, that was an excellent lesson. I hope you teach English somewhere (that would be an unfortunate waste of talent if you don't).

Thanks for your help.

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