From the document GMAT Verbal Notes by Sumit:
c. Relative pronouns are often used incorrectly today.
1) Referring to things or animals – that, which
2) Referring to people—who, whom
3) They – be careful that you don’t use this unless you’re positive there is a referring noun. Today we often use “they” to replace the use of a proper noun which it is not. It’s a Pronoun.
Can somebody explain the meaning of referring nouns here with examples?
Also, Manhattan SC says that you can use the pronoun that for people or things.
However, the above notes says the modifier that for things or animals. Can somebody throw some more light on this?
c. Relative pronouns are often used incorrectly today.
1) Referring to things or animals – that, which
2) Referring to people—who, whom
3) They – be careful that you don’t use this unless you’re positive there is a referring noun. Today we often use “they” to replace the use of a proper noun which it is not. It’s a Pronoun.
Can somebody explain the meaning of referring nouns here with examples?
Also, Manhattan SC says that you can use the pronoun that for people or things.
However, the above notes says the modifier that for things or animals. Can somebody throw some more light on this?
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