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The difference between “That” and “Which”.

The difference between “That” and “Which”.

Duration: 50 minutes.

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In this lesson, we will look at 2 pronouns that can be confused, they are “That” and “Which”.

Lesson Key: (L) = Listening (U) = Understanding. (R) = Reading.

“That” and “which” are both pronouns that can be used to introduce clauses in a sentence, but they have different meanings and uses.

“That” is used to introduce a restrictive clause, which is a clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence. It provides information that is necessary to identify the subject or object of the sentence.

Examples:

  1. “The book that I read yesterday was very interesting.” In this sentence, “that I read yesterday” is a restrictive clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence. Without it, we wouldn’t know which book the speaker is referring to.
  2. “Which” is used to introduce a non-restrictive clause, which is a clause that provides additional information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. It provides extra details that the speaker wants to include.
    For example: “I love this dress, which I bought on sale last week.” In this sentence, “which I bought on sale last week” is a non-restrictive clause that provides additional information about the dress, but the sentence would still make sense without it.

Remember, “that” is used to introduce a restrictive clause, which is a clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence, while “which” is used to introduce a non-restrictive clause, which provides additional information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

Task 1: Reading text. Now, for a short story using these two words: “That” and “Which”.

Oliver had been working on his garden for weeks, carefully planting each seed and tending to each flower. His hard work had paid off, and the garden was now in full bloom.

One afternoon, as he was admiring his work, he noticed a butterfly that had landed on a flower. He watched it for a moment, marvelling at the delicate wings and the way they moved in the breeze.

“That’s the most beautiful butterfly I’ve ever seen,” he said to himself.

He walked over to get a closer look, but as he approached, the butterfly took flight and landed on a nearby tree. Oliver followed the butterfly, which led him deeper into the garden. He wandered down a path that he hadn’t explored before, enjoying the way the dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves overhead.

He eventually came to a small clearing, which was filled with even more flowers than the rest of the garden. The butterfly landed on a bright red flower, which seemed to glow in the sunlight.

Oliver stood there, mesmerized by the beauty of the scene. He couldn’t believe that he had created something so wonderful, something that could bring such joy to himself and others.

“That’s the garden that I’ve always dreamed of,” he thought, feeling a sense of pride.

Task 2: Here’s a simple test to help you practice using “That” and “Which” correctly, let’s go!

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  1. I have a friend ______________ always makes me laugh.
  2. The book ______________I borrowed from the library is a gripping thriller.
  3. The car ______________ I bought last year is now showing signs of wear and tear.
  4. The restaurant ______________ we visited last night had a cozy ambiance.
  5. I have a neighbor ______________ loves to garden and grows beautiful flowers.
  6. The movie ______________ won the Academy Award for Best Picture was truly remarkable.
  7. I need a new phone ______________ has a longer battery life.
  8. The job offer ______________ I received yesterday comes with excellent benefits.
  9. She has a favorite bracelet ______________ she wears every day.
  10. He played the guitar, ______________ added a rock and roll like sound to the song.

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