Use a comma before which when it introduces a nonrestrictive phrase. Don’t use a comma before which when it’s part of a prepositional phrase, such as “in which.” Don’t use a comma before which when it introduces an indirect question.
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How do you use which in a sentence?
We use which in questions as a determiner and interrogative pronoun to ask for specific information: ‘Which car are we going in? ‘ he asked Alexander. Which museums did you visit?
Does which always need a comma?
Always use a comma before which when “which” precedes a nonrestrictive or non-essential clause.
Where do you use which?
In a defining clause, use that. In non-defining clauses, use which. Remember, which is as disposable as a sandwich bag. If you can remove the clause without destroying the meaning of the sentence, the clause is nonessential and you can use which.
Is it of which or in which?
“In which” is a combination of a preposition “in” and a relative pronoun, “which.” You can use “in which” as a precise way to introduce a relative clause after a noun that refers to a place or to a time.
Which is which clause?
Clause: A group of words that has both a subject and a verb. A “who or which” clause is simply a group of words that begins with who or which and has a verb in it. (The who or which is the subject of the clause.)
Where do you put a comma?
Commas (Eight Basic Uses)
- Use a comma to separate independent clauses.
- Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase.
- Use a comma between all items in a series.
- Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses.
- Use a comma to set off appositives.
- Use a comma to indicate direct address.
- Use commas to set off direct quotations.
Which used as a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses.
Subordinating conjunctions.
| Relationship | Common subordinating conjunctions |
|---|---|
| Cause and effect | because, since, as |
| Time | when, before, after, once, until, whenever, since, while |
| Place | where, wherever |
| Condition | if, unless, in case |
What does mean in Which?
It means the thing after “in which” is used happened in/during the thing before it. The sentence you gave means that during the punishment, the student has to stay at school after everyone left. Depending on the tense of what happened, “in which” can be used for past, present and future events.
Which vs that meaning?
“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.
Who vs which vs that?
“Who” is used for people. “Which” is used for things, and “that” can be used for either. (Note, however, that using “that” for people is considered informal.)
Can you begin a sentence with which?
“Which” clauses that appear at the beginning of a sentence or paragraph are likewise incomplete sentences, and you are allowed to use them occasionally.
How do you use out of Which?
Sentence examples for out of which from inspiring English sources
- This is the world out of which King Tutankhamun grew.
- And that’s the tradition out of which, I think, I work, out of which a lot of work is being done in Europe today and out of which a lot of downtown avant-garde work is being done.
What does each of which mean?
each = every individual example. of which= of a different thing.
What are clauses 5 examples?
Examples of clauses:
- Subject + verb (predicate). = complete thought (IC)
- I eat bananas. = complete thought (IC)
- Sharon speaks loudly. = complete thought (IC)
What are the 3 types of clauses?
There are three basic forms of clause that can be used in a sentence, these include a main/ independent clause, subordinate clause, the adjective clause and the noun clause. While the independent clause could be used by itself as a complete sentence, the subordinate clause could not.
What kind of clause starts with Which?
What is a relative clause? Relative clauses ar e a special form of dependent clause that begin with either a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, that, or which) or a relative adverb (when, where, or why). You can identify relative clauses easily by remembering that they always begin with one of these key words.
Is Hyphen a punctuation mark?
A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark that’s used to join words or parts of words. It’s not interchangeable with other types of dashes. Use a hyphen in a compound modifier when the modifier comes before the word it’s modifying.
How do you use commas and semicolons?
Use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses in place of a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet). Make sure when you use the semicolon that the connection between the two independent clauses is clear without the coordinating conjunction.
Where do you put the comma before or after but?
You should put a comma before but only when but is connecting two independent clauses. I would go for a walk, but it’s raining outside.
What are the 7 conjunctions?
The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.