Usage Entry 570 / 1011 60-second read

That vs. Who

For things versus for people.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

The man that called wanted you.

✓ Correct

The man who called wanted you.

The ruleii

WHO for people. THAT for things.

Use WHO for people; THAT for things. THAT for people is common but many editors prefer WHO.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

People = WHO."

You might also like 8 related
↑↓Navigate Open EscClose All results →