Questions tagged [that-vs-which]
For questions about the differences in meaning, usage, or grammatically of "that" or "which" in a sentence.
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Relative determiners and relative pronouns
I have come across this in Oxford Modern English Grammar: "The relative determinative "which" occurs before nouns in relative clauses. It cannot occur as an independent element." (...
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Which one is stronger? or Who is stronger? which one is correct? And when to use which as a determiner for people? Thank you so much
Which one is stronger? or Who is stronger? which one is correct? And when to use which as a determiner for people? My teacher insisted that we can use which to compare between two people. Thank you so ...
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Why is: ''Colin told me about his new job that he's enjoying very much.'' marked incorrect?
R. Murphy believes that the following sentence is wrong:
Colin told me about his new job that he's enjoying very much.
and must be replaced with the 'correct' version:
Colin told me about his new ...
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How to determine whether to use "which" or "what"?
I understand that we use which when options are limited and what when there is no limitation. Check this sentence:
Tell me about things what make you angry.
Is this sentence ok, or is which necessary? ...
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Relative pronoun "which" [duplicate]
The below sentence was taken from one of TOEIC questions. I chose "that"(relative pronoun), but the answer was "which".
I understand if there is a comma after the word 'month', ...
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There are 2 rooms and "the smaller of which is red" or "the smaller of them is red"?
I came across this question from Grade 10 English test in a Vietnam High School
Question 14. There were two small rooms in the beach house, _______.
A. the smaller of which served as a kitchen
B. the ...
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varies according to the age of each group of students who vs. varies according to the age of each group of students that
Our approach to teaching varies according to the age of each group of students who start with us from the age of four, through primary and secondary school ages.
Our approach to teaching varies ...
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When "that" = "which" and when "that" = "a preposition + which"?
My own sentences where "that" = "which":
(1a) The forum (that) I posted this question is for English language learners. — (I know it's) incorrect
(1b) The forum (that) I posted ...
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What is the meaning of "that" in this context?
This is one of the entries from the Longman Dictionary for the noun
"course"
5 DEVELOPMENT [singular] the usual or natural way that something changes, develops, or is done.
It seemed ...
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'That' versus 'Which'
I am preparing for a prestigious examination that opens the doors for becoming a top dog in the government. English plays a vital role in the examination. So, I've started taking lessons from an ...
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Does the word "THAT" in this sentence need to be replaced by the word "WHEN"? "Not a week goes by that I don’t wish I was never born."
This is a sentence from a person's regret about being born. The sentence is:
"Not a week goes by THAT I don’t wish I was never born."
I understand the sentence, but I am not quite sure about ...
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Does which always need a comma? [duplicate]
I was taught that there is always a comma before "which." If a comma changed the intended meaning then we should use "that" instead.
The resources, which you may find helpful, can ...
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"that are known" vs. "which are known"
From The New York Times:
Mr. de Blasio called for stricter laws to curb sexual assaults on crowded trains that are known as grinding.
Why do they use that and not which? A quote from Grammarly:
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"is mainly that between creditors and debtors" or "is mainly which between creditors and debtors"
I have written the following sentence:
The relationship between banks and depositors is mainly that between creditors and debtors.
First, I want to ask whether it is correct to use that in such ...
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Which is correct here: THAT or WHICH?
Does the use of WHICH and THAT sometimes overlap or is it that only WHICH fits in certain cases, and only THAT in others?
To clarify my question, consider this sentence:
Osho organized an order of ...
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