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The Hollywoods Girl Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

That/Which

When i have to put "that" and "which"?For examples:
-He has the smile, (that/which) makes me laugh.
-There were so many things (that/which) i like.
I really cant understand the difference.Can anybody explain?
  

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You will probably be understood either way and usage is a lot looser than the rule. However, in American usage, the basic rule is pretty simple. Use "that" when the information is defining.

— Doctor D

  • You will probably be understood either way and usage is a lot looser than the rule.
  • However, in American usage, the basic rule is pretty simple.
  • Use "that" when the information is defining.
  • Use "which" when the information is additional.
  • Examples: The boat that was filling with water headed for shore.
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You will probably be understood either way and usage is a lot looser than the rule.
However, in American usage, the basic rule is pretty simple.
Use "that" when the information is defining.
Use "which" when the information is additional.

Examples:
The boat that was filling with water headed for shore. (This suggests that there were several boats, but only one was filling
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In BrE we tend to use 'that' in defining relative clauses, but 'which' is acceptable for things. 'Who' is commonly used for people, though 'that' is acceptable.
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