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(comma) that/which [American English]
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Yoong Liat  #351963  Tue, 17 Apr 07 11:47 AM
Hi Amy

The longest river in China, that flows eastward from Tibet to the China Sea. It is also called the Yangtze.

On second thoughts, if "that flows ... China Sea" is a non-restrictive clause, then 'which' should be used. The reason is the word before 'that' should not have a comma in similar sentences like the one in question.

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Teo  #351969  Tue, 17 Apr 07 11:56 AM

I am very familiar with Chinese geography. The Chang Jiang is the longest river in China.

So "that flows eastward from Tibet to the China Sea." is non-restrictive.
  
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Thank you very much for your reply.
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Yoong Liat  #351976  Tue, 17 Apr 07 12:09 PM
So "that flows eastward from Tibet to the China Sea." is non-restrictive.
Yes, it is non-restrictive, but 'which' should be used, not 'that'.
  
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