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Case 1:
Regina has two dresses.

Regina returned the dress that was torn at one of the seams to the store.
In the above sentence, that was torn at one of the seams is an essential clause.

Case 2: Regina has one dress.

Regina returned the dress, which was torn at the seams, to the store.
Here, which was torn at the seams is an non-essential clause because we know which dress she returned.
This sentence makes sense without which clause.




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So are you trying to say that both are correct ?

If there is a choice which one should we choose ?

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So are you trying to say that both are correct ?

If there is a choice which one should we choose ?

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Hey todarmal,

It depends on the context of the sentence.
If the sentence demands an essential clause, then use "that".
And if the sentence demands non-essential clause, use "which".
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Essential clause we use that
Non-essential clause- which

Also if there are multiple things to talk about and one need to point specific one we use "that"

if we talk about anything general then we use "which"

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