What word can I use instead of the word that?
What is another word for that?
| so | in order that |
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| with the aim that | with the intention that |
| with the purpose that | with the result |
| so as | because |
| with the result that | with the intent that |
What’s the difference between which and that?
“That” is used to indicate a specific object, item, person, condition, etc., while “which” is used to add information to objects, items, people, situations, etc. Because “which” indicates a non-restrictive (optional) clause, it is usually set off by commas before “which” and at the end of the clause.
What is the difference between who Which And that?
Both which and that can function as relative pronouns. That is only used in defining relative clauses while which can be used in both defining and non-defining clauses. That can be used to refer to both objects and persons. Which is not used for persons.
Can which and that be used interchangeably?
Although “which” and “that” are both pronouns, they are not interchangeable. “Which” is used for non-restrictive phrases, and “that” is used for restrictive phrases.
When should you use which or that?
Which or That: Let Us Explain. The clause that comes after the word “which” or “that” is the determining factor in deciding which one to use. If the clause is absolutely pertinent to the meaning of the sentence, you use “that.” If you could drop the clause and leave the meaning of the sentence intact, use “which.”
What is defining and non defining clause?
A defining relative clause identifies who or what we are speaking about, whereas a non-defining relative clause just gives us more information about who or what we are speaking about. A non-defining relative clause is separated from the main part of the sentence by commas.
How do you identify a non-defining clause?
Non-defining relative clauses are composed of a relative pronoun, a verb, and optional other elements such as the subject or object of the verb. Commas or parentheses are always used to separate non-defining relative clauses from the rest of the sentence.
What are examples of subordinate clause?
Examples of Subordinate Clauses:
- Because I said so (I=subject; said=verb)
- When I was five (I=subject; was=verb)
- Since it will rain today (it=subject; will rain=verb)
- Who is my best friend (not written as a question-who=subject; is=verb)
- If you pass the test (you=subject; pass=verb)
How do you form a relative clause?
A relative clause—also called an adjective or adjectival clause—will meet three requirements.
- First, it will contain a subject and a verb.
- Next, it will begin with a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, that, or which) or a relative adverb (when, where, or why).
How do you identify a noun clause in a sentence?
If the sentence is “Give whoever answers the door the package,” then you can see that the noun clause is “whoever answers the door.” The verb is “give” and the direct object is “the package,” so the indirect object is the noun clause.
How do you identify different types of clauses?
Clauses come in four types: main (or independent), subordinate (or dependent), adjective (or relative), and noun. Every clause has at least one subject and one verb. Other characteristics will help you distinguish one type of clause from another.
What is an example of a Dependant clause?
Examples of What is a Dependent Clause. The clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand on its own as a sentence.) Damian won’t be able to play in the game because he injured his foot. (Because he injured his foot is a dependent clause.
What are examples of independent clauses?
Examples of Independent Clauses
- I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
- Waiting to have my car’s oil changed is boring.
- She wants to travel the world and see wonderful sights.
- Our planets revolve around the sun.
- The professor always comes to class fully prepared.
- Hurricanes strengthen over warm waters.
«That» is actually better here, although both would work.
Using «that» like this is very common in hypothetical statements:
«Once upon a time, there was a magical kingdom. And in [this/that/the] kingdom, there lived a princess.»
My intuition tells me «that» sounds better, because «that» sounds like we’re distinguishing something (in this case, the kingdom) from some other thing (like another kingdom), and neither of them are immediately visible.
It’s all just a matter of preference though.
P.S. There’s actually a song which uses this hypothetical «that» over and over again. It’s called And The Green Grass Grew All Around. Here are the lyrics:
Oh in the woods there was a tree
The prettiest tree
You ever did see
And the tree was in the ground
And the green grass grew all around, all around, and the green grass grew all aroundAnd on that tree
There was a limb
The prettiest limb
That you ever did see
And the limb was….
…And on that limb
There was a branch
The prettiest branch….
So you can see that the pattern goes from ‘a’ —> ‘the’ —> ‘that’.
«A tree,» to introduce the object «tree.»
«The prettiest tree,» to specify that it’s not just any tree, it’s the tree.
«That tree,» to indicate that you’re talking about the tree that you were just saying something about earlier.
That’s kind of the best way I can explain it.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать грубую лексику.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать разговорную лексику.
Her father has asked that instead of words, we say farewell to
Focus on that instead of your words, and it may be the most uplifting conversation of their life.
Сосредоточьтесь на этом, а не на словах, и, возможно, это станет самым вдохновляющим разговором в их жизни.
He suggested that instead of the words «reliable assurance», the Commission should use terms regularly used in international trade contracts, such as «a reasonable method in the circumstances».
Оратор предлагает Комиссии использовать вместо слов «надежная гарантия» термины, обычно используемые в договорах международной торговли, например «надежный метод в сложившихся обстоятельствах».
Let say that instead of writing the word «apples»,
Допустим вместо слов «яблок/яблока,» я буду писать букву «а».
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At the beginning of a sentence, use a comma after the conjunctive adverb «instead» to indicate that it modifies the whole sentence that follows.
At the beginning of a sentence, use a comma after the conjunctive adverb «instead» to indicate that it modifies the whole sentence that follows.
He didn’t buy a large car. Instead, he bought a smaller vehicle.
In the middle of a sentence, you can optionally set off «instead» with commas to stress a pause.
My father wanted me to study architecture. I decided, instead, to become a software engineer.
At the start of a sentence, the preposition «instead of» introduces a prepositional phrase (e.g., «instead of eating pizza»). In this situation, place a comma if the phrase contains five or more words (or the comma makes the sentence clearer).
Instead of ordering a salad with your meal, try a pumpkin soup.
Instead of going to school, I spent the whole day in bed.
Contents
- 1. Commas Before and After ‘Instead’
- 1.1 At the start of sentence
- 1.2 In mid-sentence
- 2. How to punctuate ‘Instead of’ Correctly
- 2.1 At the start of sentence
- 2.2 In mid-sentence
1. Commas Before and After ‘Instead’
«Instead» means «as an alternative» or «in place of someone/something else».
There’s no tea. Would you like a cup of coffee instead?
Conjunctive adverbs, such as «instead«, can be moved within a clause, so you can say:
Instead, I’ll buy the red shirt.
I’ll buy instead the red shirt.
I’ll buy the red shirt instead.
1.1 At the start of sentence
At the start of a sentence, «instead» should be followed by a comma to signal that the adverb describes not only the word that follows but also the complete clause or sentence that follows. For example:
I wanted to visit Spain. Instead, we went to Italy because my wife wanted to explore Florence and Rome.
My father wants me to repair the old computer. Instead, I’ll buy a new laptop.
1.2 In mid-sentence
In the middle or at the end of a sentence, you can optionally set off «instead» with commas to indicate a strong interruption or clarify the meaning of a sentence (avoid confusion).
I think that the European market is promising. My boss, instead, thinks that we should focus on the Asian market.
In many situations, however, commas are unnecessary around «instead» in the middle (or at the end) of a sentence.
My financial advisor thinks that I should invest in gold, but I decided to buy stocks instead since gold prices were too high.
I regret marrying Sarah. I should have married Olivia instead.
2. How to punctuate ‘Instead of’ Correctly
As a preposition, «instead of» must not be separated from the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that follows.
I would like to go to Paris instead of visiting Rome.
I would like to go to Paris instead of, visiting Rome.
Be aware that «instead» is not used alone as a preposition.
Instead of pasta I would like to have a pizza.
Prepositions, like «instead of«, can be followed by:
- a noun (e.g., «instead of Mary»),
- a pronoun (e.g., «instead of her»), or
- a phrase (e.g., «instead of playing tennis near home»).
We do not always need a comma after «instead of…» when followed by a noun or pronoun.
I’ll have a piece of carrot cake instead of pudding.
You can plant flowers along the low hedges, or instead of them.
2.1 At the start of sentence
We usually add a comma after an introductory phrase, like «instead of«, in the following situations:
- after prepositional phrases of five or more words,
- to avoid confusion, or
- when a series of prepositional phrases starts the sentence.
For example, the following prepositional phrases contain five or more words.
Instead of going to lunch, I went for a walk and had a chat with some friends.
Instead of eating french fries, you should have something light before the main dish.
The following example contains two prepositional phrases at the start of the sentence.
Instead of meat, during periods of extreme food shortages, people tend to eat food that they normally do not consider edible.
2.2 In mid-sentence
In mid-sentence (or at the end of a sentence), you should enclose a phrase introduced by «instead of» in commas if the information is parenthetic or nonessential; that is, when introducing information that can be used as an aside.
I went with my friend to a Japanese restaurant, instead of going to the movies, and enjoyed an exceptional menu.
Deciding whether a brief phrase is or not essential is not always easy. However, if the interruption of the sentence flow is slight, the commas may be safely omitted.
You should eat more fruit instead of candy because you’ve been gaining weight lately.
In other words, you can add commas or omit them. But whether the interruption is brief or notable, never skip one comma and leave the other.
I prefer to play video games, instead of watching TV before going to bed.
I prefer to play video games, instead of watching TV, before going to bed.
Have you ever been confused about when you should use the word that instead of which? Or when to use which instead of that? The wrong usage of these words is common.
And, yeah, it’s common to be confused. A lot of professional writers seem to be confused about this and often use these words incorrectly. In the old days, I used that for everything and didn’t worry about proper usage.
“Don’t worry about it.”
Then I became an English teacher, and students ask pesky questions like, “When do I use that and when do I use which?”
Here’s an Easy Way to Get Unconfused
It’s a grammar thing, and most of us really don’t like grammar, but sometimes it’s good to know a thing or two.
- Use THAT when what follows can’t be cut from the sentence without changing the meaning.
- Use WHICH when what follows can be cut from the sentence without changing the meaning. What follows is extra information, which might be nice but isn’t necessary.
- FYI:Â put a comma before WHICH and after, if the phrase doesn’t end the sentence.
If you aren’t a grammar geek, don’t read the next two sentences.
- The word that comes before a restrictive clause. A restrictive phrase or clause adds meaning to a sentence and cannot be cut without altering the meaning.
- The word which comes before a nonrestrictive clause. A nonrestrictive phrase or clause is extra information, which could be interesting but isn’t essential to the meaning.
Non-grammar geeks: It’s okay to read from here down
Here are some examples of when to use which:
- My car, which is red, is broke down. (We don’t need to know the car is red.)
- The new landscaping, which looks disgusting, isn’t practical. (That the writer thinks the landscaping looks disgusting isn’t necessary to the meaning of the sentence)
- My trash cans, which stink like sewage, are too big to fit on the side of the house. (Same thing here.)
Here are some examples of when to use that:
- The English class that I need is full. (“that I need” refers to the specific English class and can’t be cut. It’s unlikely all the English classes are full; it’s only the class the writer needs.)
- The baseball game that we had tickets for was canceled. (Not all the games were canceled.)
- The tree that drops blue flowers is messy and a nuisance. (Not all the trees drop blue flowers.)
I’m a big fan of cutting unnecessary words. That is a word you can often cut without changing the meaning of your sentence. If you can cut it, do so. For example:
- The English class I need is full.
- The baseball game we had ticket for was canceled.
- The tree that drops blue flower is messy. (Cutting that doesn’t work with this sentence)
One more thing about that: never use it when referring to people; use who. I’ve seen some Internet articles advising people to use that when referring to people. Wrong! We all probably slip and use that for people in everyday speech, but don’t do it in writing. It’s not just bad form; it’s really bad form.
- The boy who broke the window ran away.
- The girl who hit a home run fell.
- My uncle, who looks like George Clooney, couldn’t make it.
- My grandparents, who have been married for forty years, went on vacation.
I hope you noticed that who works in the same ways as that and which. The first two who phrases are necessary to the meaning of the sentence (restrictive) and don’t require commas. The last two require commas because the who phrases aren’t necessary to the meaning of the sentences (nonrestrictive); however, if they were necessary to the meaning of the sentence, then the commas aren’t necessary. If you have one uncle in example three, then the phrase isn’t necessary. If you have several uncles and one looks like George Clooney, then, the comment is necessary to the meaning of the sentence. Yeah, I know. You really didn’t want to read the grammar words again.
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