Journal- April 6th

Grammar Lesson # 19- That vs. Which

In both cases, they refer back to a thing, place, idea, and NOT a person

That--Use the at the beginning of clauses that are essential for the meaning of sentence. If you took it out, the meaning of the sentence would change. You don't put commas around clauses beginning with 'that'

Example Sentences:

The biggest area of the house that needs to be fixed is the roof.

The movie that intrigued me the most was Clash of the Titans.

Own Sentence:

Which--Use at the beginning of clauses just add extra information to a thing, place, or idea but aren't essential for the sentence. Because that information could be taken out, 'which' clauses have commas around them.

Example Sentence:

Strawberries, which are my favorite fruit, only come into season in August and September.

Soccer, which takes a lot of energy, can't be played when there is snow on the ground.

Own Sentence:


WTHI Journal

1. Why do you think Forney couldn't go to his own sister's funeral?