In the language English, we were learning new concepts each and every day. But sometimes it happens that we get confused while using the right words. It happens when you find multiple words that would sound correct in a sentence.
In this session, we would be discussing the Who vs That. It would be helping you to understand the concept of various things and these words can be used in a sentence and make them sound correct. More often you would be meeting people who would be correcting you and asking you to change the words from ‘who’ to ‘that’ and vice versa. But sometimes you yourself need to know what would be correct and then make use of it.
Who vs That : Rules to Correctly Use them in Sentences
There are certain rules which we need to follow so that you can understand the usage of words ‘who’ vs ‘that’. In writing usage, both who and that can be used to refer to persons, things, animals, products etc. and sometimes to entities that consist of people like groups.
Rule 1: The word ‘who’ and only sometimes ‘that’ can be used to refer to people. ‘That’ will mostly refer to the group or things.
Examples:
- Anya is the one who rescued the bird.
- “The Man That Got Away” is a great song with a grammatical title.
- Lokua is on the team that won first place.
- She belongs to a great organization, which specializes in saving endangered species.
Rule 2: You can see the word ‘That’ will introduce as to what is called an essential clause. This essential clause is also known as important information for a particular point of the sentence.
Example: I do not trust products that claim “all-natural ingredients” because this phrase can mean almost anything.
Rule 3: We would not know the type of products, person etc. being discussed without that clause.
Example: There would not be one woman I know that would be allowing the kids to go to school by public bus.
List of Example Sentences using ‘Who’ and ‘That’
Now you might be wondering as to whether we can make use of ‘that’ to refer to a person. Or it is just that you need to care before making the use of this word. For instance, you can see the example given below where you need to identify if the words are been used correctly or not.
Let’s see some examples to learn how we should use ‘That’ and ‘Who’ in sentences.
- People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
- Walden Pond, that was written in the mid-1800s, remains a popular book among romantic and individualistic Americans.
- She prefers to watch movies that make her cry.
- He bought all the books that are required for the course.
- In the crowd were several recruits who are regarded as excellent prospects for next year’s team.
- The student who received an F felt the test was unfair and petitioned to the university president.
- Tina would not admit that she was wrong.
- Professor Tomero, who teaches a Sociology class, was out sick this week.
- Kim Kardashian’s obsession with fur and leather has increased world-wide sales, that has led animal rights advocates to protest.
- The politician who wore the blue suit shouted angrily at the mayor.
- The vase of roses that were on my dining room table shattered when I knocked into the table.
- The movie that Jesse and I saw last night was three hours long.
- Tina Fey, who was one of the hosts on Saturday Night Live, will be presenting at the Oscars.
- The ASC, that helps students with reading and writing, will be closed on Fridays this semester.
- The people who need the services have never bought from us before.
- Those who like our original shampoo will love our new formula.
- She is the one who handled the delivery so well.
Conclusion:
So, however, you might be thinking about the topic, you would always have to dig deeper into something leading English. You can check out some of the best books which would be helping to understand the difference along with various examples.