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---- Corynne Buchanan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Oliver,
> In the States, this is the difference in usage, and a quick explanation...
>
> Restrictive clauses do not take a comma, and they use the word "that."
> Example:
>
> Dogs that have three legs need special medical care.
>
> You can remember it is "restrictive" because the “that clause” restricts the
> sentence to dogs that have three legs (i.e., it does NOT apply to all dogs).
>
> Nonrestrictive clauses take a comma and use the word "which." Example:
>
> Dogs, which are members of the canine family, are related to wolves and
> foxes.
>
> You can remember it is "nonrestrictive" because the “which clause” applies
> to ALL dogs.
>
> Making this distinction might seem meaningless, but in fact it is not, as
> you can see in these two examples.
>
> Senator Smith opposes new state taxes that will increase the cost of doing
> business in Wisconsin. (He opposes only those taxes that increase the cost
> of doing business.)
>
> Senator Smith opposes new state taxes, which will increase the cost of doing
> business in Wisconsin. (He opposes all of them.)
>
> Hope this helps,
> Corynne
>
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