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Grammar
The difference between "which" and "that"
hi, i am a native-english speaker, and sadly, i have forgotten a grammar rule. i just speak and do not pay attention to the exact rules. i have asked my friends and they do not know the answer either. concerning my question, when does one use "which" and when does one use "that"? when i insert both words into a sentence, i can usually tell which word fits better, but i do not know the exact rule.
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"That" is used to marker "restrictive relative clause", whereas "which" in general is used for "non-restrictive" relative clause.
- "That" is used to marker "restrictive relative clause", whereas "which" in general is used for "non-restrictive" relative clause.
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"That" is used to marker "restrictive relative clause", whereas "which" in general is used for "non-restrictive" relative clause.
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what is the difference between restricted-relative clause and non-restricted relative clause?
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restrictive clause defines its antecedent.
Ex: The book that is on the table. There may be many books in the room. But the restrictive clause *** the reference to the book on the table.
Non-restrictive clause provides additional information/comment clause.
Ex: The book that is on the table. There may be many books in the room. But the restrictive clause *** the reference to the book on the table.
Non-restrictive clause provides additional information/comment clause.
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