THAT vs WHICH vs WHO
'That is used with phrases that are 'essential' to the sentence - (known as Restrictive Clause). A 'restrictive clause' is part of a sentence that cannot be left out because the meaning of the sentence would change its meaning if the clause were deleted. A 'restrictive clause' is essential for the intended meaning.
- The umbrella that you lent me is in my car.
- The house that I wanted to buy has been sold.
- The Tesco that I go to is closed today.
- The umbrella that you lent me is in my car.
- The house that I wanted to buy has been sold.
- The Tesco that I go to is closed today.
'Which' is used when it is considered that the phrase is 'not essential' to the overall meaning of the sentence and could, therefore, be omitted - (known as Non-Restrictive Clause). A 'non-restrictive clause' is something that can be left out without changing the meaning of the sentence. These clauses are usually set off between commas.
- The umbrella, which is brown, is in my car.
- The house, which I didn't want to buy, has been sold.
- The Tesco, which is near my house, is closed today.
- The umbrella, which is brown, is in my car.
- The house, which I didn't want to buy, has been sold.
- The Tesco, which is near my house, is closed today.
'That' and 'which' refer to groups.
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'Who' refers to people - Visit Who vs Whom
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