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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Point where or point that or point which

If it comes to the point where no one acts, I will do it myself.
If it comes to the point that no one acts, I will do it myself.
If it comes to the point which no one acts, I will do it myself.

Which is correct among the sentences above?
When do we use 'point where' vs. 'point that' vs. 'point which'?
  

Top answer

Hi To me, "point" is referring to a location in place or time. The main verb "comes to" also indicates a progression along a path. As such, the first sentence using "where" seems more natural.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Hi To me, "point" is referring to a location in place or time.
  • The main verb "comes to" also indicates a progression along a path.
  • As such, the first sentence using "where" seems more natural.
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Hi

To me, "point" is referring to a location in place or time.
The main verb "comes to" also indicates a progression along a path.
As such, the first sentence using "where" seems more natural.
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Hey, it's good to see you back here!
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Yes! Where've you been?

CJ
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AlpheccaStarsHi

To me, "point" is referring to a location in place or time.
The main verb "comes to" also indicates a progression along a path.
As such, the first sentence using "where" seems more natural.
Thank you so much for your answer. It is very much appreciated.
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