Question #efac5
1 Answer
Apr 6, 2017
In this case, "that" is the subject here, and "which" is a relative pronoun.
Explanation:
This is a great question, and also an excellent teaching moment about the importance of distinguishing between which relative pronoun to use. "Which" is a relative pronoun that is designed to follow nonessential clauses, or, in other words, unnecessary information. More importantly here, however, "which" is a relative pronoun that according to formal grammar conventions follows a comma, as opposed to "that." In the example you provide, the author does not use "which" following a comma.
What may be tripping you up is the difference between the phrasal noun, "that which," and "which" being used as a relative pronoun.
