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That vs. which

 
 
Reply Wed 16 Aug, 2017 11:38 am
From a site:

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest which gives you limited access.

My question is the following:

Do you find the use of "which" correct in the above sentence?

Thank you.
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Ponderer
 
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Reply Wed 16 Aug, 2017 11:41 am
@paok1970,
Sure. Why not?
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Ponderer
 
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Reply Wed 16 Aug, 2017 11:46 am
@paok1970,
Alternative: " You are currently viewing our forum as a guest. That gives you limited access. "
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Ponderer
 
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Reply Wed 16 Aug, 2017 11:49 am
@paok1970,
I think "... as a guest, which gives you..."
centrox
 
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Reply Wed 16 Aug, 2017 12:07 pm
We generally use the relative pronoun 'which' to say something about a clause, especially to introduce clauses which are not essential, but which provide additional information.

He was usually late, which always annoyed his father.
We’ve missed our train, which means we may be late.
You have missed your train, which means you will be late for work.
You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access.
You are drunk, which means you cannot drive home.


paok1970
 
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Reply Wed 16 Aug, 2017 12:37 pm
@centrox,
Why did you use "which" twice in your answer and not "that"?

We generally use the relative pronoun 'which' to say something about a clause, especially to introduce clauses which are not essential, but which provide additional information.

Am I correct in saying that, in British English, the use of "which" is also possible in restrictive clauses?

Thank you.

P.S. Centrox: are you a Londoner?
dalehileman
 
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Reply Thu 17 Aug, 2017 07:51 am
@Ponderer,
Quote:
I think "... as a guest, which gives you..."
Oh yea, Pon, absolutely, positively
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dalehileman
 
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Reply Thu 17 Aug, 2017 07:53 am
@paok1970,
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"which" twice
Avtully 3 times. But good point Paok
dalehileman
 
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Reply Thu 17 Aug, 2017 08:15 am
@dalehileman,
Except, Paok, maybe Cen was okay inasmuch as he was making a point, illustrating its use
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