Question

The pen drive which I borrowed from my friend was lost

In this kind of sentence, that can replace which, especially in spoken English. ‘That’ is easier to say than ‘which’.

Rewrite the following sentences substituting “that” for “which”. Then say each one aloud to your partner.

1. That was a very fine car which your friend bought last month, wasn’t it?
2. All the members of my family prefer cakes which are made without egg.
3. The team which will win the quiz competition will be going to Ooty.
4. Neither Govind nor I like stories which are full of violent incidents.

Answer 1

1. That was a very fine car that your friend bought last month, wasn’t it?
2. All the members of my family prefer cakes that are made without egg.
3. The team that wins the quiz competition will be going to Ooty.
4. Neither Govind nor I like stories that are full of violent incidents.