Which or not which (I saw my houses which had been...)

[Van Khanh]

Please read:

a.
I saw my houses which had been destroyed by the storm.

b.
I saw my houses, which had been destroyed by the storm.

Are they both correct only one of them is correct? Please tell me the diffrfence in meaning.

Thanks

[Tamara]

Hi

In my understanding, in (a) you mean seeing ALL your houses destoyed (and can equally use that),
whereas in the second - only those (of your houses) that had been actually destoyed.

Generally about which-that and the proper punctualtion (commas), take a look, for example, here:

http://www.rightwords.co.nz/that.html
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[Van Khanh]

Thanks,

But you know, when I write:

I saw my houses which had been destroyed by the storm.

Most of people add "," after "houses" and I don't know why :?

The " saw my houses which had been destroyed by the storm" is wrong in grammar????

Thanks
K

[Tamara]

[Van Khanh]

Thanks

[Van Khanh]

Hi,

So, If I have 3 houses and I saw all my 3 houses destroyed, in this case , when I write:

I saw my houses which had been destroyed by the storm.

You can't correct into:

I saw my houses, which had been destroyed by the storm. (in the mentioned situation)

OK?

Thanks

[Tamara]

[Van Khanh]

Ok,

We wait together.
:?
Bye.
K

[Pamela]

You may place comma if my houses, which had been destroyed is attributive relative clause. So, it's up to you to make a right choice. Make a try :wink: