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Open Writing Lab. That OR Which. 26.05.2011 CGB. Don’t make it a witch hunt!. TIP: Which one do you need?!. Which is correct?. “ To our knowledge, it is the only body in the solar system which currently sustains life, although several other bodies are under investigation .”
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Open Writing Lab That OR Which 26.05.2011 CGB
Don’t make it a witch hunt! TIP: Which one do you need?!
Which is correct? • “To our knowledge, it is the only body in the solar system which currently sustains life, although several other bodies are under investigation.” • “To our knowledge, it is the only body in the solar system that currently sustains life, although several other bodies are under investigation.”
What are the differences in meaning? • Who ate the cake that I bought this morning? • Who ate the cake which I bought this morning? Any errors??
RULE (when referring to objects) • THAT introduces a restrictive clause. • (nocomma) • WHICHintroduces a non-restrictive or parenthetical clause. • (set in commas)
Test … • Removethat / whichclause. • Doesthemeaningchange? • If yes, thenclause is restrictive.
Gems that sparkle often elicit forgiveness. Diamonds, which are expensive, often elicit forgiveness.
Meaning changes … • The painting that was hanging in the foyer was stolen. • The painting, which was hanging in the foyer, was stolen. • The Van Gogh that was hanging in the foyer, which we purchased in 1929 for $10 000, was stolen.
More … http://folk.uib.no/gmset/writing/practical_tips/that_which.html CGB’s Open Writing Lab http://folk.uib.no/gmset/writing/open_writing_lab.html