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01 Mar 2011, 08:28
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Hi , can anyone let me know of a rule that will help me on "Which"... I can t seem to narrow the rule down.
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01 Mar 2011, 08:42
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i strongly suggest you go thru og problems where 'which' is used correctly and incorrectly, there are a lot btw, then search thru each problem on either the Manhattan gmat or Gmatclub forums, there you will find your answer!
Pardon me. I think your real actual question is when to use which / that?
I will give you a hint - its not "iron clad". These are from my notes and almost near to perfection on the real exam. Just kidding
1. (edit)
which always goes with comma. If you don't see comma before which - eliminate
Exception to this rule :
It's true we need a comma before "which" but in case "which" is preceded by a preposition such as "in which", ''of which'', ''from which'', etc. We don't need a comma in such cases before "which".
e.g. The company of which I'm a member is going to bankrupt soon.
2. which is used for the optional information (followed by comma) - so even if you cross / strike the information - the meaning will not change.
Whereas "that" is used for essential information. The information attached to "that" cannot be removed from the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
3. (edit)
that can refer to non living, animal
which can refer to non living, animal
Use personal pronoun "who" to refer to human
4. GMAT doesn't like pronoun ambiguity - so if you CANNOT resolve the references of "that" or "which" - eliminate that choice confidently.
5. X of Y, which -> This pattern is rarely tested. "which" refers to the noun which complies with SV agreement.
the box of nails, which is on the counter, is to be used on this project.
In the above sentence which refers to "box". Note the singular "is". For Ron's explanation refer -
https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/pos ... tml#p31162
PS : I have incorporated the suggestions from the post.
I will give you a hint - its not "iron clad". These are from my notes and almost near to perfection on the real exam. Just kidding
1. (edit)
which always goes with comma. If you don't see comma before which - eliminate
Exception to this rule :
It's true we need a comma before "which" but in case "which" is preceded by a preposition such as "in which", ''of which'', ''from which'', etc. We don't need a comma in such cases before "which".
e.g. The company of which I'm a member is going to bankrupt soon.
2. which is used for the optional information (followed by comma) - so even if you cross / strike the information - the meaning will not change.
Whereas "that" is used for essential information. The information attached to "that" cannot be removed from the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
3. (edit)
that can refer to non living, animal
which can refer to non living, animal
Use personal pronoun "who" to refer to human
4. GMAT doesn't like pronoun ambiguity - so if you CANNOT resolve the references of "that" or "which" - eliminate that choice confidently.
5. X of Y, which -> This pattern is rarely tested. "which" refers to the noun which complies with SV agreement.
the box of nails, which is on the counter, is to be used on this project.
In the above sentence which refers to "box". Note the singular "is". For Ron's explanation refer -
https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/pos ... tml#p31162
PS : I have incorporated the suggestions from the post.
marijose
