Re: Spell/Grammar Checker

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On 16 Sep 2005 17:34:12 -0700 in microsoft.public.word.newusers,
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> Of all the words in the English language that I do not understand, it
> is WHICH and THAT.

You use which (with commas) for a clause that adds non-essential
information; use that (without commas) for a clause that's a
necessary part of the definition.

The dish that you broke cost me $100. ("that you broke" identifies
the specific dish.)

The dish, which was ornamented with lovely blue flowers, held a
hearty Porterhouse steak. ("which was ornamented" is just added
information, not distinguishing one dish from another.)

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