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What is the correct usage of 'who' and 'that'?
What is the correct usage of 'who' and 'that'?
- 'Who' is used for inanimate objects and 'That' for living things.
- 'Who' is used for living things and 'That' for inanimate objects. (correct)
- 'Who' and 'That' are always used together.
- 'Who' and 'That' can be used interchangeably.
When should a comma be used with relative pronouns?
When should a comma be used with relative pronouns?
- A comma is used for essential clauses but not for non-essential clauses. (correct)
- A comma is used for non-essential clauses but not for essential clauses.
- A comma should never be used with relative pronouns.
- A comma should always be used with relative pronouns.
Which style guide provides guidelines on when to use 'which' and 'that'?
Which style guide provides guidelines on when to use 'which' and 'that'?
- The Associated Press Stylebook
- The Chicago Manual of Style
- Strunk & White's The Elements of Style (correct)
- The MLA Handbook
In which type of clause is a comma not used to separate the relative clause from the rest of the sentence?
In which type of clause is a comma not used to separate the relative clause from the rest of the sentence?
What is the difference between 'which' and 'that' when beginning a clause?
What is the difference between 'which' and 'that' when beginning a clause?
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