Who vs that
"Who is always used to refer to people. That is always used when talking about inanimate objects (that computer, that piece of paper…) That can also be used when talking about a class or type of person, such as “that” team."
https://www.touro.edu/departments/writing-center/tutorials/when-to-use-who-or-that/
Jessica Jones, the director of An Important Agency *who* proceeded Rachel ..
not
Jessica Jones, the director of An Important Agency *that* proceeded Rachel ..
(yeah, sounds a lot better and makes sense ...)
Nicole Rust /
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2024-09-05 15:16:42
in reply to nevent1q…zqn3
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