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			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Formation-of-Adjectives\|Formation of Adjectives]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Confusion-between-Adjectives-and-Adverbs\|Confusion between Adjectives and Adverbs]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Present-Tense\|Present Tense]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/More-Uses-of-the-Dash\|More Uses of the Dash]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Count-noun\|Count noun]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Alternate(ly)-and-alternative(ly)\|Alternate(ly) and alternative(ly)]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS\|CONJUNCTIONS]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Afraid\|Afraid]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Turn-an-Adjective-into-an-Adverb\|Turn an Adjective into an Adverb]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Mass-noun\|Mass noun]]

Vincent at 18:51, 6 October 2020

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GrimPixel at 06:33, 30 April 2019

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	In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs because it is the most important characteristic of the book. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.		In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs because it is the most important characteristic of the book. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.

			https://www.thoughtco.com/restrictive-and-nonrestrictive-adjective-clauses-1689689

	You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.		You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.
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	Impressed now?		Impressed now?

			== More information ==

			https://jakubmarian.com/is-that-always-restrictive-and-which-non-restrictive/

GrimPixel at 17:35, 29 April 2019

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	It is not surprising that you are still confused. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:		It is not surprising that you are still confused. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:

	* I have a pen that is from my mother ~~on my birthday~~.		* I have a pen that is a birthday gift from my mother.

	<blockquote> This is why the pen is meaningful. </blockquote>		<blockquote> This is why the pen is meaningful. </blockquote>

GrimPixel at 17:32, 29 April 2019

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	<blockquote> This is why the pen is meaningful. </blockquote>		<blockquote> This is why the pen is meaningful. </blockquote>

	* I have a pen, which is ~~bought 2 months ago~~.		* I have a pen, which is on the desk now.

	<blockquote> ~~Someone bought it at that time~~. </blockquote>		<blockquote> It is there now and may be moved somewhere else later. </blockquote>

	* I like their program that is open-source.		* I like their program that is open-source.

GrimPixel at 17:30, 29 April 2019

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	What do “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?		What do “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?

	In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.		In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs because it is the most important characteristic of the book. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.

	You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.		You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.

GrimPixel at 17:26, 29 April 2019

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	In fact, “that” leads a “restrictive clause”, while “which” leads a “nonrestrictive clause”.		In fact, “that” leads a “restrictive clause”, while “which” leads a “nonrestrictive clause”.

	What ~~does that~~ “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?		What do “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?

	In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.		In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.
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	In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.		In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.

	It is not surprising that you still ~~can't understand~~. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:		It is not surprising that you are still confused. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:

	* I have a pen that is from my mother on my birthday.		* I have a pen that is from my mother on my birthday.
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	<blockquote> I mean that open-source one. </blockquote>		<blockquote> I mean that open-source one. </blockquote>

	* I like their program, which is updated today.		* I like their program, which was updated today.

	<blockquote> They just updated it today. </blockquote>		<blockquote> They just updated it today. </blockquote>

GrimPixel at 01:11, 29 April 2019

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	* I have a pen that is from my mother on my birthday.		* I have a pen that is from my mother on my birthday.

	<blockquote> ~~The~~ pen is ~~precious because it's a gift from my mother on my birthday~~. </blockquote>		<blockquote> This is why the pen is meaningful. </blockquote>

	* I have a pen, which is bought 2 months ago.		* I have a pen, which is bought 2 months ago.

	<blockquote> ~~I remember~~ that ~~someone bought the pen 2 months ago~~. </blockquote>		<blockquote> Someone bought it at that time. </blockquote>

	* I like their program that is open-source.		* I like their program that is open-source.

	<blockquote> I ~~really value~~ open-source. </blockquote>		<blockquote> I mean that open-source one. </blockquote>

	* I like their program, which is updated today.		* I like their program, which is updated today.

	<blockquote> ~~I think the program is good and they~~ just updated it today. </blockquote>		<blockquote> They just updated it today. </blockquote>

	* I bought a pair of shoe-pads that are comfortable.		* I bought a pair of shoe-pads that are comfortable.

GrimPixel at 01:07, 29 April 2019

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	In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.		In the first sentence, “that” restricts the book to be about dinosaurs. In the second sentence, “which” just adds a piece of information, not restricting the book to “dinosaurs”.

	You may want to ask why it is not ~~”restricted~~ to ~~’dinosaurs’”~~ as the piece of information is already spoken out.		You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.

	In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.		In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.

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	https://jakubmarian.com/is-that-always-restrictive-and-which-non-restrictive/		https://jakubmarian.com/is-that-always-restrictive-and-which-non-restrictive/

			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Formation-of-Adjectives\|Formation of Adjectives]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Confusion-between-Adjectives-and-Adverbs\|Confusion between Adjectives and Adverbs]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Present-Tense\|Present Tense]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/More-Uses-of-the-Dash\|More Uses of the Dash]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Count-noun\|Count noun]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Alternate(ly)-and-alternative(ly)\|Alternate(ly) and alternative(ly)]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS\|CONJUNCTIONS]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Afraid\|Afraid]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Turn-an-Adjective-into-an-Adverb\|Turn an Adjective into an Adverb]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Mass-noun\|Mass noun]]

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	* I read a book, which is about dinosaurs.		* I read a book, which is about dinosaurs.


	In fact, “that” leads a “restrictive clause”, while “which” leads a “nonrestrictive clause”.		In fact, “that” leads a “restrictive clause”, while “which” leads a “nonrestrictive clause”.


	What do “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?		What do “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?
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	https://www.thoughtco.com/restrictive-and-nonrestrictive-adjective-clauses-1689689		https://www.thoughtco.com/restrictive-and-nonrestrictive-adjective-clauses-1689689


	You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.		You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.


	In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.		In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.


	It is not surprising that you are still confused. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:		It is not surprising that you are still confused. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:
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	*I bought a pair of shoe-pads, which are black.		*I bought a pair of shoe-pads, which are black.
	<blockquote> Who cares about the color when they are in my shoes? </blockquote>		<blockquote> Who cares about the color when they are in my shoes? </blockquote>



	Impressed now?		Impressed now?
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	https://jakubmarian.com/is-that-always-restrictive-and-which-non-restrictive/		https://jakubmarian.com/is-that-always-restrictive-and-which-non-restrictive/

	==~~Related~~ Lessons==		==Other Lessons==
	* [[Language/English/Grammar/Formation-of-Adjectives\|Formation of Adjectives]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/Formation-of-Adjectives\|Formation of Adjectives]]
	* [[Language/English/Grammar/Confusion-between-Adjectives-and-Adverbs\|Confusion between Adjectives and Adverbs]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/Confusion-between-Adjectives-and-Adverbs\|Confusion between Adjectives and Adverbs]]
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	* [[Language/English/Grammar/Turn-an-Adjective-into-an-Adverb\|Turn an Adjective into an Adverb]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/Turn-an-Adjective-into-an-Adverb\|Turn an Adjective into an Adverb]]
	* [[Language/English/Grammar/Mass-noun\|Mass noun]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/Mass-noun\|Mass noun]]
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	* I read a book, which is about dinosaurs.		* I read a book, which is about dinosaurs.


	In fact, “that” leads a “restrictive clause”, while “which” leads a “nonrestrictive clause”.		In fact, “that” leads a “restrictive clause”, while “which” leads a “nonrestrictive clause”.


	What do “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?		What do “restrictive” and “nonrestrictive” mean?
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	https://www.thoughtco.com/restrictive-and-nonrestrictive-adjective-clauses-1689689		https://www.thoughtco.com/restrictive-and-nonrestrictive-adjective-clauses-1689689


	You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.		You may want to ask why it is not “restricted to ‘dinosaurs’” as the piece of information is already spoken out.


	In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.		In fact, whether the piece of information is important is determined by the speaker. If I just want to say that I read a book, nothing else, I can do so. My saying “which is about dinosaurs” is an extra. But if I intend to let you notice that the book is about dinosaurs, I can do so by using “that” to imply that “the book is about dinosaurs” is important.


	It is not surprising that you are still confused. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:		It is not surprising that you are still confused. It is because the example sentences above are not typical. Let's see:

	* I have a pen that is a birthday gift from my mother.		*I have a pen that is a birthday gift from my mother.

	<blockquote> This is why the pen is meaningful. </blockquote>		<blockquote> This is why the pen is meaningful. </blockquote>

	* I have a pen, which is on the desk now.		*I have a pen, which is on the desk now.

	<blockquote> It is there now and may be moved somewhere else later. </blockquote>		<blockquote> It is there now and may be moved somewhere else later. </blockquote>

	* I like their program that is open-source.		*I like their program that is open-source.

	<blockquote> I mean that open-source one. </blockquote>		<blockquote> I mean that open-source one. </blockquote>

	* I like their program, which was updated today.		*I like their program, which was updated today.

	<blockquote> They just updated it today. </blockquote>		<blockquote> They just updated it today. </blockquote>

	* I bought a pair of shoe-pads that are comfortable.		*I bought a pair of shoe-pads that are comfortable.
			<blockquote> That is the point. </blockquote>

	<blockquote> ~~That is~~ the ~~point.~~ </blockquote>		*I bought a pair of shoe-pads, which are black.
			<blockquote> Who cares about the color when they are in my shoes? </blockquote>

	* I bought a pair of shoe-pads, which are black.

	~~<blockquote> Who cares about the color when they are in my shoes? </blockquote>~~

	Impressed now?		Impressed now?