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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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that or which
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I tried to find some good information of "which and that" distinction online and have acquired some good information, thanks to them.
In the suite101.com's website with what I would call an online search phrase of "That or Which? Don't Misuse These Relative Pronouns." it had this as an exception to the usual rule of that for a restrictive clause and which for a non-restrictive clause.
That idea, which has been discussed thoroughly, no longer needs to be addressed.
If “this,” “that,” “these,” or “those” has already been used to either as an adjective or to introduce the first clause, use “which” to introduce the next one, whether the information is essential or nonessential.
1. Can you tell me what it means by its last sentence?
2. I think I heard that 'which' is used for a restrictive clause that doesn't have commas. What confuses me is that it seems to be the words that describe the recommendation for the use of 'that'. I think I also heard that 'which' can and should be used for some restrictive clause cases -- and with which I agree.
I tried to find some good information of "which and that" distinction online and have acquired some good information, thanks to them.
In the suite101.com's website with what I would call an online search phrase of "That or Which? Don't Misuse These Relative Pronouns." it had this as an exception to the usual rule of that for a restrictive clause and which for a non-restrictive clause.
Exception to the Rule
Like a number of grammatical rules in English as well as other languages, this one has an exception. The exception should only be used when a sentence has more than one dependent clause or when “that” has been used in another role. Take a look at the following example.That idea, which has been discussed thoroughly, no longer needs to be addressed.
If “this,” “that,” “these,” or “those” has already been used to either as an adjective or to introduce the first clause, use “which” to introduce the next one, whether the information is essential or nonessential.
1. Can you tell me what it means by its last sentence?
2. I think I heard that 'which' is used for a restrictive clause that doesn't have commas. What confuses me is that it seems to be the words that describe the recommendation for the use of 'that'. I think I also heard that 'which' can and should be used for some restrictive clause cases -- and with which I agree.
Top answer
1-- Which sentence? 2-- You have it backward. The use is simple: use which or that (preferably that ) for restrictive clauses (no commas) and which only for non-restrictive clauses (with commas).
- 1-- Which sentence?
- 2-- You have it backward.
- The use is simple: use which or that (preferably that ) for restrictive clauses (no commas) and which only for non-restrictive clauses (with commas).
- The use of whic h for a restrictive clause in sentences in which that has already been used is not a rule, but a stylistic choice often made.
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1-- Which sentence?
2-- You have it backward. The use is simple: use which or that (preferably that) for restrictive clauses (no commas) and which only for non-restrictive clauses (with commas).
The use of which for a restrictive clause in sentences in which that has already been used is not a rule, but a stylistic choic
1-- Which sentence?
2-- You have it backward. The use is simple: use which or that (preferably that) for restrictive clauses (no commas) and which only for non-restrictive clauses (with commas).
The use of which for a restrictive clause in sentences in which that has already been used is not a rule, but a stylistic choic
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