Do You Know When to Use The Words “Which” or “That” in a Sentence?
Many people are uncertain as to the proper usage of the “Which” and “That” clauses. Here’s a tip: use “which” to begin a “descriptive clause” (also called a nonessential clause) and use “that” to begin a restrictive clause (or essential clause - a clause required to identify the noun the clause modifies).
Examples
Descriptive - non-restrictive clause:
Van Aken Road, which is in Twinsburg, is a large thoroughfare.
Restrictive - essential clause:
The Van Aken Road that is in Twinsburg, is not the Van Aken Rd. that is in Sandusky.
Tip: A descriptive clause must be preceded by a comma and then the word “which”
