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A phenomenon, in a scientific context, is something that is observed to occur or to exist. This meaning contrasts with the understanding of the word in general usage, as something extraordinary or outstanding. Examples of natural phenomena include gravity, tides, biological processes and oscillation.

phenomenon(Noun) A wonderful or very remarkable person or thing. phenomenon(Noun) An experienced object whose constitution reflects the order and conceptual structure imposed upon it by the human mind (especially by the powers of perception and understanding).

Phenomena sentence example

1. The phenomena of the year take place every day in a pond on a small scale.
2. How peaceful the phenomena of the lake!
3. Dissipation seems largely dependent on meteorological conditions, but the phenomena at different stations vary so much as to suggest that the connexion is largely indirect.

Which vs. That: How to Choose

1. In a defining clause, use that.
2. In non-defining clauses, use which.
3. Remember, which is as disposable as a sandwich bag. If you can remove the clause without destroying the meaning of the sentence, the clause is nonessential and you can use which.

“That” is used to indicate a specific object, item, person, condition, etc., while “which” is used to add information to objects, items, people, situations, etc. Because “which” indicates a non-restrictive (optional) clause, it is usually set off by commas before “which” and at the end of the clause.

Although “which” and “that” are both pronouns, they are not interchangeable. “Which” is used for non-restrictive phrases, and “that” is used for restrictive phrases.

These two words are often used interchangeably, even though they’re not necessarily interchangeable. Historically, that and which may have carried the same meaning, and some English dialects may allow for that and which to be swapped without affecting the meaning of a sentence.

A defining clause looks to the noun modified and singles it out among others that could exist in the context. A defining clause points a finger at the noun modified and says, “that noun, not any others named by that noun.” A defining clause begins with the relative pronoun that and is not set off by commas.

There is a difference in use. Relative clauses—the sort of clause you use, “which is blue” / “that is blue”, which tells us something more about the noun referred to by which or that—are of two sorts: restrictive and nonrestrictive. A restrictive clause restricts the noun it modifies to what’s defined in the clause.

When you are determining whether you should use who or that, keep these simple guidelines in mind: Who is always used to refer to people. That is always used when you are talking about an object. That can also be used when you are talking about a class or type of person, such as a team.

The Associated Press Stylebook (AP style) says that animals with names should be referred to as who, while animals without names should be referred to as that or which. Sir Snuffles, the terrier who saved the drowning baby, was given an award for bravery.

An animal is referred as “it” unless the relationship is personal (like a pet that has a name). Then it’s OK to use “he” or “she” when referring to the animal.

Yes, you should use “who” with any animal upon whom you have bestowed “personhood” (using anthropomorphism), such as your dog “Fido.” You should not be so generous, however, when the animal is not special in your eyes, and when it has no logical expectation of “personhood” in anyone else’s eyes.

Note: PETA believes that every animal is someone, not something, and rightfully belongs in the “person” category. However, for the purposes of teaching young students about nouns, adding a new category for animals is a practical solution.