Distinguishing Between 'That' and 'Which' in English

What are the two main groups in the grammar debate discussed?

• Descriptivists and Prescriptivists

• Linguists and Grammarians

• Authors and Editors

• Speakers and Writers

Who is noted as not being a fan of the word 'which'?

• David Crystal

• Noam Chomsky

• Brian Garner

• Geoffrey Pullum

What is the stance of Geoffrey Pullum regarding the rules of 'which' and 'that'?

• They are strict and unchanging

• They are too complex to understand

• They are largely arbitrary

• They should be followed strictly

According to the video, what is the primary issue with using 'that' in sentences?

• It is unclear in meaning

• It is too informal

• It does not work well with commas

• It is too formal

What does Brian Garner suggest about the use of 'which'?

• Use it frequently

• Avoid it completely

• Use it without restrictions

• Use it with a comma

What type of clause is used without commas to add essential information?

• Independent clause

• Restrictive clause

• Non-restrictive clause

• Dependent clause

In what context is 'that' typically used according to the video?

• In restrictive clauses without commas

• When referring to people

• In non-restrictive clauses

• In formal writing only

Which word is advised against using when referring to people?

• Who

• That

• Which

• Whom

What analogy is used to explain the use of 'which' in relation to people?

• A writer at a desk

• A chef in a kitchen

• A witch who dislikes people

• A teacher in a classroom

What does the narrator identify as a linguistic prejudice in English?

• Bias towards using 'that' over 'which'

• Bias towards human subjects in pronoun use

• Preference for shorter sentences

• Preference for passive voice