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That vs Which
Difference, Examples & Quiz

What's the difference? Which one is correct?

That

Definition: That is used to indicate a specific person, thing, idea, or quality.

Usage: That can be used as a pronoun, determiner, or adverb.

Example sentences:
  • 1. I saw that movie last night.
  • 2. That is a beautiful flower.
  • 3. She is the one that I was talking about.
Which

Definition: Which is used to ask about or refer to a specific thing or things from a definite set.

Usage: Which is used as a pronoun or determiner.

Example sentences:
  • 1. Which color do you prefer?
  • 2. I have two options, which one should I choose?
  • 3. The book, which is on the table, belongs to me.

These words are often used interchangeably, but they have different grammatical functions. 'That' is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person or thing, while 'which' is a relative pronoun used to introduce a clause that provides additional information about a noun. For example, 'That is the book I want' and 'The book, which is on the table, is the one I want'.

Quizzes about "That" vs "Which "

That vs Which : 5 Quizzes

1. What is the capital of France?

2. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

3. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

4. Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?

5. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

FAQs

  • What is That?

    That refers to a specific thing or person.

  • What is Which?

    Which is used to refer to a choice between options.

  • Can you provide examples of That?

    Sure! That car is blue. That book is mine.

  • Can you provide examples of Which?

    Of course! Which color do you prefer? Which movie should we watch?

  • How are That and Which different?

    That is used to identify a specific thing, while Which is used to select from a set of options.