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Pjrydo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

That or which?

Which word is it correct to use in the following sentence and could someone please explain the reasoning behind the answer?

'...confirmed to be owned by the emperor of Han, a kingdom that or which existed during the 3rd Century BC.'

Thank you, in advance, for your help!
  

Top answer

You can use either word here. Both are used to begin restrictive (defining) clauses, while only 'which' is used to begin nonrestrictive (non-defining) clauses.

  • You can use either word here.
  • Both are used to begin restrictive (defining) clauses, while only 'which' is used to begin nonrestrictive (non-defining) clauses.
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You can use either word here. Both are used to begin restrictive (defining) clauses, while only 'which' is used to begin nonrestrictive (non-defining) clauses.
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