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 Re: Which does this refer to?
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork I agree with Cas's answer also. The complete subject is "one part of American culture". However, the simple subject is "part". If one had to choose an antecedent for 'which", one would have to chosse "part". The "culture" as a whole has changed; it is this "part" that hasn't changed. | I see. Thanks, Mike! Quote: |
Originally Posted by MikeNewYork One further point. The sentence is correct in British English. In American English, we normally use "that" in a restrictive relative clause that is not set off from the sentence in commas. We usually reserve "which" for a non-restrictive relative clause, which is set off from the sentence with a comma or commas. |
Hmm...interesting! I didn't know that.
Thank you for the additonal infomation, Mike!! | You're very welcome. |