Re: [gentoo-user] Re: [OT] A little help for non-native English speakers

[Neil Bothwick]

On Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:36:00 +0000, Peter Humphrey wrote:

> > The rule of thumb I was taught is that if you can dispense with the
> > second part without significantly changing the meaning, use which,
> > otherwise use that.
>
> I agree. You haven't consulted Fowler though, I see. (Drat! Where's my
> copy when I need it?) He says the difference is whether we have a
> defining clause. If what follows actually defines the subject of the
> sentence, use "that". Otherwise it's "which".

That's the definition I learned, thank for reminding me of it's name.


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Neil Bothwick

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