Read the comparison of which vs. that and the rule for using which or that in sentences. Review that or which examples and learn tricks to remember...
Rule 1. Who and sometimes that refer to people. That and which refer to groups or things. Examples: Anya is the one who rescued the bird. "The Man That Got Away" is a great song with a grammatical title. Lokua is on the team that won first place. She belongs to a great organiza...
This rule doesn't appear to be set in stone and there are many examples of both used alternately in print. Also, I appreciate there are differences in American English wherethatwould be left out completely from the sentences listed above. But, there is the argument for usingthatandwhichcorrec...
The main difference between adjectives and adverbs is that adjectives usually modify things (nouns) while adverbs usually modify actions (verbs). Relative pronouns also modify words, but they often do so as clauses rather than as single, descriptive words. In the examples below, the clauses are...
Another issue with the Fowler’s dicta is that if you say that your rule can be ignored for reasons of “custom, euphony, or convenience”, it would appear to be more of a mild suggestion than a rule. It is true that that is rarely found today used in nonrestrictive clauses (...
rfmoran - hehe, you are quite astute and I'm impressed THAT you have learned so well! Thanks for stopping by and I'm very glad you enjoyed this. :D Cheers! Russ Moran - The Write Stuff from Long Island, New York on June 29, 2012: A truly great hub about a grammar rule THAT we...
Which vs. That: The Rules The first step is to determine whether your dependent relative clause is essential or nonessential to the meaning of the sentence. Does the information have to be there, or does the sentence make sense without it? You can use this standard rule of thumb to help...
Here are a few more examples of sentences that require a comma beforewhich: My mother’s house,which is in a nice neighborhood, needs a new coat of paint. Tom’s second book,which he spent 10 years writing, is now a best seller. ...
Examples sentences usingthat In the following sentences, the precise meaning is altered if each restrictive clause is removed: The songthat you performed right before intermissionis my favorite. I think I finally caught a glimpse of the birdthat is building a nest in the window. ...
The Rule for Using Commas with "Which" and "Who" When the information provided by the clause starting with "which" or "who" is required to define the person (or thing), then there are no commas. If the clause provides just additional information, then use commas. More Examples of Comm...