Which of the following sentences are correct?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The clothes, which are dirty, won't all fit in the washing machine.
The clothes, which are dirty, won't all fit in the washing machine.

My cat, that mostly stays outside, climbs on the window when she wants to come inside.
My cat, that mostly stays outside, climbs on the window when she wants to come inside.

My family adopted a dog that is a Dalmatian and Retriever mix.
My family adopted a dog that is a Dalmatian and Retriever mix.

I need shoes which are more comfortable for the marathon.

Answer 1

The following sentences are correct, with explanations:

1. The clothes, which are dirty, won't all fit in the washing machine. (Correct)

   • This sentence is correct because "which" is used properly to introduce a non-restrictive clause that adds extra information about the clothes.

2. My cat, that mostly stays outside, climbs on the window when she wants to come inside. (Incorrect)

   • This sentence is incorrect because "that" should be used for restrictive clauses. The correct word here would be "who" or "which", not "that." A better option would be: "My cat, who mostly stays outside, climbs on the window when she wants to come inside."

3. My family adopted a dog that is a Dalmatian and Retriever mix. (Correct)

   • This sentence is correct as "that" is appropriately used to introduce a restrictive clause describing the dog.

4. I need shoes which are more comfortable for the marathon. (Incorrect in American English)

   • While this construction is often accepted in British English, American English typically prefers "that" when referring to essential information about the noun. In American English, the correct sentence would be: "I need shoes that are more comfortable for the marathon."

So, the correct sentences are:

1. The clothes, which are dirty, won't all fit in the washing machine.
2. My family adopted a dog that is a Dalmatian and Retriever mix.