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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Beginning a sentence with that

Hello. With respect to academic English, what is the difference between the following sentences?

a) It seems clear that bananas are the most popular fruit around the world.

b) That bananas are the most popular fruit around the world seems clear.

Is beginning a sentence with 'that' unsuitable for scholarly texts?

Thank you!
  

Top answer

A is much the more common form. B sounds more stylish to me, perhaps because it is less common. I'd say that A stresses more the clarity, while B stresses more what is clear.

— Clive

  • A is much the more common form.
  • B sounds more stylish to me, perhaps because it is less common.
  • I'd say that A stresses more the clarity, while B stresses more what is clear.
  • But it's just a nuance.
  • I'd consider saying ' in the world'.
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A is much the more common form.

B sounds more stylish to me, perhaps because it is less common.

I'd say that A stresses more the clarity, while B stresses more what is clear. But it's just a nuance.

I'd consider saying 'in the world'.

Clive
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