Who that which

Walden Pond, _______ was written in the mid-1800s, remains a popular book among romantic and individualistic Americans.

• who

• that

• which

Answer explanation

"Which" is better to use for a clause that can be removed from the sentence without changing the essential meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

She prefers to watch movies _______ make her cry.

• who

• which

• that

Answer explanation

This clause is essential to the meaning of the sentence. We would use "that" to introduce such a clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Predictably, the student ______ did best were not the ones who stayed up all night studying.

• who

• which

• that

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

She wanted to buy a scarf _______ would complement her blue eyes.

• who

• which

• that

Answer explanation

Both "which" and "that" are correct for this sentence. However, it would be better to use "that".

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

He bought all the books ______ are required for the course.

• who

• which

• that

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

The answers, _______ you can find in the back of the book, are sometimes incorrect.

• who

• which

• that

Answer explanation

The clause in this sentence is not essential for the original meaning of the sentence. It talks about "extra information". But if there is no commas, "that" would be preferred (but the meaning would be slightly different).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

People _______ live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

• who

• which

• that

Answer explanation

Most careful writers use "who" to refer to people. "That", however, would not be incorrect in this sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A