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Yellowstarstruck Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

which or that

Hi! Is my understanding correct? Also can I use either that or which? Are either one ok?
Thanks, Fulvio

1.The giraffe is an animal which has a long neck.
Here I am talking in general about the species.

2. A giraffe is a animal which has a long neck.
Here I am talking about one animal among many of that species.

3. Giraffes are animals which have a long necks.
Here I am talking in general about giraffes.
  

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The giraffe is an animal which has a long neck. Here I am talking in general about the species. Yes.

— Mister Micawber

  • The giraffe is an animal which has a long neck.
  • Here I am talking in general about the species.
  • Yes.
  • yellowstarstruck 2.
  • A giraffe is a animal which has a long neck.
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yellowstarstruck1.The giraffe is an animal which has a long neck. Here I am talking in general about the species.
Yes.
yellowstarstruck2. A giraffe is a animal which has a long neck. Here I am talking about one animal among many of that species.
No, you're really talking about giraffes in general again.
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