Rep Points, the Universe and Everything, Now with MAGNETS

[Rodan5757]

Is there EVER a reason you would constantly use 'which' over 'that'?

"The primary tumors which have the strongest tendency to form metastases in the brain are lung cancer, breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and colorectal cancer."

Now I changed the 'which' to a 'that' but the author has been pretty consistent in using 'which' when, I think, it should be 'that'. Does he just not know the proper grammar use of 'which' and 'that' or is it me that is wrong?

I read a letter today written by Pope John Paul II and he used 'which' instead of 'that' in nearly all cases ... Who's right?!

Adrianne

I have found that when in doubt...I am always right!

I believe that in this case it would be preference...though gramatically which is correct.

In the previous statment...if I am correct I meant 'which' was the correct word...if I am incorrect, I was asking a question...

[uknesvuinng]

If you all play nice I might post a picture of a rustic countryside tomorrow, if not, well to be honest either way you'll prolly get fuzzy bigfoot proof quality picture of the area surrounding my home. Enjoy Nutty and Kiwi's pretty pics now before you claw your eyes out at the horror of mine.

Excellent. Now I can start planning my evil deed against you.

[SqueeG-1]

Excellent. Now I can start planning my evil deed against you.

"Start"? I thought you were well on your way.

[jonno]

I read a letter today written by Pope John Paul II and he used 'which' instead of 'that' in nearly all cases ... Who's right?!

Adrianne

I think technically, 'which' is the more correct , but 'that' has become the colloquialism that has become the most common to use.

[uknesvuinng]

"Start"? I thought you were well on your way.

Shhh... I'm building a false sense of security.

[Droops]

so its blame Droops and Nutty day... i can live with that

Hey, I am not the one looking at a fish's . . ahem . . . member!

I say we blame Nutty for it all.

[Droops]

gads this is scaring me... I was spending quality time with the Hubs yesterday so I am late in reading and here I am at work not being able to see this..but just knowing Droops has posted a picture *labled* lovetruth...is scary in itsself...or rather a .gif...so gads its moving as well...

this will be fun to see once I get home ...

You just love the anticipation I give to you.

[Droops]

Take comfort in the knowledge that it doesn't move ... At least for me it hasn't.

Adrianne

You're not looking at the hearts very clearly.

[AdrianneP]

I think technically, 'which' is the more correct , but 'that' has become the colloquialism that has become the most common to use.

Google is your friend.
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/C...ichvsThat.html

So, apparently, I am right and this author is wrong.

I feel better

Adrianne
(Look I found even more! http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/whoVwhVt.asp)

[AdrianneP]

You're not looking at the hearts very clearly.

Oo. Didn't see that the first time. ::Wipes the sweat from her brow::



Adrianne

[Droops]

Is there EVER a reason you would constantly use 'which' over 'that'?

"The primary tumors which have the strongest tendency to form metastases in the brain are lung cancer, breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and colorectal cancer."

Now I changed the 'which' to a 'that' but the author has been pretty consistent in using 'which' when, I think, it should be 'that'. Does he just not know the proper grammar use of 'which' and 'that' or is it me that is wrong?

I read a letter today written by Pope John Paul II and he used 'which' instead of 'that' in nearly all cases ... Who's right?!

Adrianne

'Which' would be appropriate to use when discussing numbers. 'Which (one(s)) for example.

Generally, the word 'that' is correct, but there are certain instances where 'which' is appropriate and correct. What's confusing is that the word 'that' has multiple meanings that can at times be confusing.

That's the lesson that I learned.

There are other rules as well. Check here for instance:

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=which

[AdrianneP]

'Which' would be appropriate to use when discussing numbers. 'Which (one(s)) for example.

Generally, the word 'that' is correct, but there are certain instances where 'which' is appropriate and correct. What's confusing is that the word 'that' has multiple meanings that can at times be confusing.

That's the lesson that I learned.

There are other rules as well. Check here for instance:

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=which

In must of the examples they gave all 'which'es proceeded a comma, as if the 'which' was a second thought and not necessarily the main one. "The movie was interesting, which was nice."

Adrianne

[TameFarrar]

You just love the anticipation I give to you.

I figure its at least 75% of the fun


others might call it foreplay ...

[jonno]

I figure its at least 75% of the fun


others might call it foreplay ...

ahem.

Don't you already have a hubby...

[Droops]

ahem.

Don't you already have a hubby...

And I have a wife.

What's worse, my wife chats here!

Oh NOES!