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in which and in that
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I have difficulty differentiating situations where the phrase 'in which' would be used and where the phrase 'in that' would be used. I think at least for some cases, if not most cases, the two can be used interchangeably. Is putting the preposition before the words 'which' or 'that' formal with no other ramifications and we can put the preposition at the end any time?
XXX is used ot describe something such as a society in which (in that??) several different nationalities are involved.
Can we do this?
XXX is used ot describe something such as a society which (that??) several different nationalities are involved in.
I have difficulty differentiating situations where the phrase 'in which' would be used and where the phrase 'in that' would be used. I think at least for some cases, if not most cases, the two can be used interchangeably. Is putting the preposition before the words 'which' or 'that' formal with no other ramifications and we can put the preposition at the end any time?
XXX is used ot describe something such as a society in which (in that??) several different nationalities are involved.
Can we do this?
XXX is used ot describe something such as a society which (that??) several different nationalities are involved in.
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in ' essentially synonymously-- when the clauses are restrictive, of course; you can also use 'in which ' as a more formal variation. but 'in that' is not an acceptable form in this usage. ) .
- in ' essentially synonymously-- when the clauses are restrictive, of course; you can also use 'in which ' as a more formal variation.
- but 'in that' is not an acceptable form in this usage.
- ) .
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You can use 'which/that....in' essentially synonymously-- when the clauses are restrictive, of course; you can also use 'in which' as a more formal variation. but 'in that' is not an acceptable form in this usage.
('In that' has a completely different meaning: 'because; inasmuch as': In that you won't have time for supper, let me give you something now
You can use 'which/that....in' essentially synonymously-- when the clauses are restrictive, of course; you can also use 'in which' as a more formal variation. but 'in that' is not an acceptable form in this usage.
('In that' has a completely different meaning: 'because; inasmuch as': In that you won't have time for supper, let me give you something now
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