How to use which
This word can be used to combine two sentences to make your writing flow more smoothly. In the examples below, the underlined words indicate that 'which' is applicable.
Object = Subject
The use of a spreadsheet created a problem. The issue was that effective analysis had become impossible.
Object = Object
I apologise for the noise. We made it accidentally.
Subject = Subject
The conference attracted academics from around the country. It was a huge success.
Verb = Subject
Communication can be assessed through the CETI. The assessment involves rating a person's communication in 16 situations.
Object = Prepositional Phrase
The US invasion created a situation of widespread instability. Rebels rose up and gained power in this new state of affairs.
The use of a spreadsheet created a problem. The issue was that effective analysis had become impossible.
- The use of a spreadsheet created a problem, which was that effective analysis had become impossible.
Object = Object
I apologise for the noise. We made it accidentally.
- I apologise for the noise, which we made accidentally.
Subject = Subject
The conference attracted academics from around the country. It was a huge success.
- The conference, which attracted academics from around the country, was a huge success.
Verb = Subject
Communication can be assessed through the CETI. The assessment involves rating a person's communication in 16 situations.
- Communication can be assessed through the CETI, which involves rating a person's communication in 16 situations.
Object = Prepositional Phrase
The US invasion created a situation of widespread instability. Rebels rose up and gained power in this new state of affairs.
- The US invasion created a situation of widespread instability, in which rebels rose up and gained power.
