And that that is used only in restrictive clauses. Geoff Pullum describes this as “overwhelmingly complied with by everyone”.
Ah, I thought that was the case and couldn’t think of any counter examples, but I wasn’t completely sure and since the clause that started this sub-thread used which and I definitely knew the reverse was not true I didn’t mention it.
And that that is used only in restrictive clauses. Geoff Pullum describes this as “overwhelmingly complied with by everyone”.
Example:
The banana, which is my favorite fruit, is yellow.
*The banana, that is my favorite fruit, is yellow.
Ah, I thought that was the case and couldn’t think of any counter examples, but I wasn’t completely sure and since the clause that started this sub-thread used which and I definitely knew the reverse was not true I didn’t mention it.