About "that" and "which" as conjunction in subordinate clause
I am always cofused about this two words, and I didn't konw weather I used them appropriate every time or not when I need them before. I know grammar books in high school include this content,but I think it's not that clear and vivid,or else I would not remember it yet(I think this sentence has problems.Is it right and what should I say if it's wrong?). Could you guys tell me what do you think about this question as a native speaker? Thank you!

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About "that" and "which" as conjunction in subordinate clause
I am always cofused about this two words, and I didn't konw weather I used them appropriate every time or not  when I need them before. I know grammar books in high school include this content,but I think it's not that clear and vivid,or else I would not remember it yet(I think this sentence has problems.Is it right and what should I say if it's wrong?). Could you guys tell me what do you think about this question as a native speaker? Thank you!

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This can cause some confusion for native speakers as well. Basically, use "that" to introduce a restrictive (defining) relative clause, and use "which" to introduce a non restrictive (extra information) relative clause. This link gives a fairly good explanation:

http://www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/103103WhichThat.htm

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It might also be confusing because in everyday language 'that' is often used instead of 'which' or 'who' which may not be correct, but it is common.

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I‘m sorry.I don't have specific examples.I'm just not sure when should I use "that" and when "which". I know there are some differences between these words and I'm not clear what it is. @Peachey

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Could you give an example sentence which confuses you, please? That would help us clarify things for you.

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