Where Do We Use Which And That?

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The clause that comes after the word “which” or “that” is the determining factor in deciding which one to use. If the clause is absolutely pertinent to the meaning of the sentence, you use “that.” If you could drop the clause and leave the meaning of the sentence intact, use “which.”

What is the difference between which and that?

The standard rule of grammar is that the usage of that vs. which depends upon whether the following clause is restrictive or non-restrictive. “That” is used to indicate a specific object, item, person, condition, etc., while “which” is used to add information to objects, items, people, situations, etc.

How do you use which and where in a sentence?

  1. If you are focusing on a situation or place use where.
  2. If you are making a distinction between two or more things, then use which.

Where do we use so that?

“So that” means “in order to” which answers the question “Why?” We use it to begin adverb clauses of purpose . Let’s hear an example: It helps to lower blood sugar so that you feel less hungry. The adverb clause is “so that you feel less hungry.” It shows the purpose for the action in the main clause.

Can which and that be used together?

As boozer says, that particular sentence is not quite right, but the general answer is yes, certainly: if each word is right for its own position, you can use any combination of ‘that’ and ‘which’ together.

Which is or that is?

In a defining clause, use that. In non-defining clauses, use which. Remember, which is as disposable as a sandwich bag. If you can remove the clause without destroying the meaning of the sentence, the clause is nonessential and you can use which.

When should I use that?

The clause that comes after the word “which” or “that” is the determining factor in deciding which one to use. If the clause is absolutely pertinent to the meaning of the sentence , you use “that.” If you could drop the clause and leave the meaning of the sentence intact, use “which.”

What are examples of questions?

  • Who are you?
  • Who is he?
  • Who is she?
  • Who do you like?
  • Who is your best friend?
  • Who is on the phone?
  • Who did it?
  • Who did you meet?

What does in way of mean?

used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc . His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support.

Which used in sentence?

Examples. “ She ate three ice creams, of which her favorite flavor was orange .” “The boy was worried sick about the questions on his test, of which there were at least thirty.” “Margaret and Jonathan bought their cat, of which they were very fond, only the most expensive food.”

What can I use instead of so that?

that in order that in such a way that with the intention that with the purpose that with the result that with the intent that because with the result in such a manner

Is it correct to say so that?

We use so that and in order that to talk about purpose. We often use them with modal verbs (can, would, will, etc.). So that is far more common than in order that, and in order that is more formal: I’ll go by car so that I can take more luggage.

Is so that correct?

Do they mean the same thing? A: Your two examples are grammatically correct . The adverb “so,” used to modify an adjective or adverb, can be followed by either “as” or “that.” These “so ... as” and “so ... that” constructions can be similar in meaning, though they aren’t identical.

Can you use and/or together in a sentence?

Please do not use “ and/or” in either formal or informal writing. In common English, the “or” is a “non-exclusive or” which means “either A or B, or A and B”. When I say “I can have a banana OR I can have coffee” then I am also OK with having both. Having a banana does not prevent me from having coffee.

Can I use and/or together?

You’d be hard pressed to find a style guide that doesn’t admonish you to drop “and/or” and choose either “and” or “or.” In writing either and or or is usually adequate. If a greater distinction is needed, another phrasing is available : X or Y, or both . It is more common in technical,business,and legal writing.

Can you use or and in the same sentence?

As you have used either in the first part of your sentence, the second part of the sentence must only use or, as either-or is a complementary pair, one must follow the other. Either-and would not make the correct grammatical sense.

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