what is the rule for using that as opposed to which?

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what is the rule for using that as opposed to which?

2007-05-20 10:49:47 · 3 answers · asked by Jack C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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There are many circumstances under which I prefer 'which' to 'that' as a relative:

This is the fruit which I brought.

Microsoft Grammar Checker always seems to highlight any such use of 'which' as incorrect, suggesting that 'that' should be used instead. I happen to disagree.

2007-05-20 11:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Who refers to persons, which refers to things and that can be either.

eg. which coat should I buy?

eg. Who are we inviting over tonight?

eg. Can you put that glass in the dishwasher?

2007-05-20 17:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kilty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Here you go:

2007-05-20 17:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋