[Grammar] Using 'Which' to modify a whole sentence

[dawnngcm]

A grammar book stated,

'Using which to modify a whole sentence is informal and occurs most frequently in spoken English. This structure is generally not appropriate in formal writing.'

Do our teacher agree with the above?

 

[Raymott]

A grammar book stated,

'Using which to modify a whole sentence is informal and occurs most frequently in spoken English. This structure is generally not appropriate in formal writing.'

Do our teacher agree with the above?

I don't agree. I would not hesitate to write a sentence like that in an academic paper.

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