位置18的问题 He needs a car which is safe, dependable, and doesn't guzzle gas. CorrectIncorrect

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The task presents the statement and asks whether the answer choice 'Correct' or 'Incorrect' is appropriate for the sentence: "He needs a car which is safe, dependable, and doesn't guzzle gas." 
Option 1: Correct. Why this would be considered incorrect: In American English, when the relative clause is restrictive (essential to identify the noun), the relative pronoun is typically 'that' rather than 'which'. The sentence as written uses 'which' without a preceding comma, making it a restrictive clause; thus many style guides would prefer 'a car that is safe, dependable, and doesn't guzzle gas.' So labeling this option as 'Correct' would be inaccurate according to those conventions.
Option 2: Incorrect. Why this is correct: The sentence should ideally use 'that' for a restrictive clause, as in 'He needs a car that is safe, dependable, and doesn't guzzle gas.' Additionally, while 'which' is sometimes accepted in British English or in nonrestrictive clauses with a comma, the current structure without a comma signals a restrictive meaning. Therefore calling the statement 'Incorrect' aligns with standard usage guidelines.
To summarize the nuance: the key issue is the choice between 'that' and 'which' in a restrictive relative clause. Since the sentence specifies the type of car (one car with certain qualities), the preferred form is 'that,' not 'which.' This makes the answer 'Incorrect' the correct selection, while 'Correct' would reflect the less favored usage in this context.

位置18的问题 He needs a car which is safe, dependable, and doesn't guzzle gas. CorrectIncorrect

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