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which are vs that are

Both 'which are' and 'that are' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Which are' is used when presenting choices or options, while 'that are' is used to provide essential information about a specific group or thing.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

which are

This phrase is correct and commonly used when presenting choices or options.

Use 'which are' when you want to present a list of options or choices and need to specify which ones are being referred to.

Examples:

  • Which are your favorite colors?
  • I have three pens, which are blue, black, and red.

Alternatives:

  • which ones are
  • which ones
  • which of these are
  • which of them are
  • which of the following are

that are

This phrase is correct and commonly used to provide essential information about a specific group or thing.

Use 'that are' when you want to provide essential information about a specific group or thing, often to define or describe them.

Examples:

  • The books that are on the shelf are mine.
  • I need to buy ingredients that are required for the recipe.

Alternatives:

  • which are
  • those that are
  • those which are
  • the ones that are
  • the ones which are

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