Difference between "that" and "which" ?
In what cases we use "that" and "which". In russian it translates the same in both cases. Write few examples for comparing.
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It depends on the usage
as a conjunction they are almost equal ex: i loved the sandwich that i ate. i loved the sandwich which i ate
Which can be used as a question word : which of you have seen my keys?
but that can not be used as a question word
that can be used a pointing word : that boy/girl is cute
but which can not be used as a pointing word
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"that" is used in defining relative clauses:
I don't like serious music, I like music that makes me want to dance
"which" is used in non-defining relative clauses:
This food, which I really love, is typical of my country
Nowadays, however, "which" can be used instead of "that". However, "that" cannot be used for "which". For example:
I don't like serious music, I like music that makes me want to dance (correct)
I don't like serious music, I like music which makes me want to dance (correct)
This food, which I really love, is typical of my country (correct)
This food, that I really love, is typical of my country (incorrect)
If you want to find out more, Google "defining and non-defining relative clause"
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