That vs. Which

Synopsis

In this episode, the host addresses the common debate surrounding the use of 'that' and 'which' in English grammar. Referencing The New Yorker, the host explains how Roger Angell and EB White contributed to this discussion. The New Yorker is a magazine that prefers 'that' for restrictive clauses, which are essential to the meaning of a sentence, while 'which' is used for non-restrictive clauses that add extra information. The host illustrates this with examples from a piece by Reeves Wiedeman about gymnast Simone Biles, who lives with her parents in a suburb north of Houston. The episode clarifies the grammatical rules and provides practical examples to help viewers understand the nuances of these terms.