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Erbilicious Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

which rather than who

0I have come across a rule I am not familiar with that I am attempting to understand. 02br
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00"Use 'which' rather than 'who' when the antecedent is not a human or humans."02br
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00Could someone help me understand why this rule is in place and perhaps show me an example.02br
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00Thanks!!! This site is a wonderful resource. 0-
  

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02font 02br 02br 00Actually, the rule probably focuses on living creatures rather than on inanimate things. I don't completely agree. '02font 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

— Clive

  • 02font 02br 02br 00Actually, the rule probably focuses on living creatures rather than on inanimate things.
  • I don't completely agree.
  • '02font 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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00The rule writer's intention seems to be that you should not form sentences like02br
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00Actually, the rule probably focuse
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0Thanks Clive!!!02br
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00Your last example was very helpful and was part of what was confusing me. As I was trying to create examples I was using my pet as a non-human and the example did not sound right with "which." Thanks!!!! 0-
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