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THE WOMAN THAT WORKS HERE vs THE WOMAN WHO WORKS HERE

Both 'the woman that works here' and 'the woman who works here' are commonly used in English. However, 'the woman who works here' is more widely accepted and preferred in formal writing. 'That' is often used in restrictive clauses, but 'who' is more appropriate when referring to people.

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THE WOMAN THAT WORKS HERE

This phrase is commonly used in informal English, but it is less preferred in formal writing.

This phrase is used to refer to a woman who is employed at a specific place. 'That' is often used in restrictive clauses, but 'who' is more appropriate when referring to people.

Examples:

  • The woman that works here is very friendly.
  • I know the woman that works here.
  • Do you see the woman that works here?
  • She is the woman that works here.
  • The woman that works here is on vacation.
  • that vs who. 0. Which is correct: The woman that works here. or. The woman who works here. asked Dec 29 '14 at 21:26 Sheree Koester New member.
  • Dec 24, 2014 ... The woman that works here; The woman who works here; The woman which works here. Many traditionalists insist that only who can be used ...
  • The woman that works here; The woman who works here; The woman which works here. Many traditionalists insist that only who can be used to refer to people, ...
  • The woman that works here; The woman who works here; The woman which works here. Many traditionalists insist that only who can be used to refer to people, ...

Alternatives:

  • the woman who works here
  • the woman employed here
  • the woman working here
  • the woman at this workplace
  • the woman in this position

THE WOMAN WHO WORKS HERE

This phrase is widely accepted and preferred in formal writing.

This phrase is used to refer to a woman who is employed at a specific place. 'Who' is more appropriate when referring to people.

Examples:

  • The woman who works here is very friendly.
  • I know the woman who works here.
  • Do you see the woman who works here?
  • She is the woman who works here.
  • The woman who works here is on vacation.
  • Wrong, The woman which works here is from Japan. Right, The woman who works here is from Japan. Wrong, She's married with a dentist. Right, She's married ...
  • Dec 24, 2014 ... The woman that works here; The woman who works here; The woman which works here. Many traditionalists insist that only who can be used ...
  • Correct: The woman who works here is from Japan. Who (or whom) refers to persons.Which refers to animals or things. Using one of my friend,pen,book etc.
  • Nov 17, 2014 ... The woman which work here is from Japan ———-> The woman who works here is from Japan. She's married with a dentist. ———-> She's ...

Alternatives:

  • the woman that works here
  • the woman employed here
  • the woman working here
  • the woman at this workplace
  • the woman in this position

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