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Talab1234 Posted 4 years ago
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Conclude that

Can I conclude that this is fine?

Can I conclude this is is fine?


Are both correct? Do I need the word “that” in this sentence?

  

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talab1234 Can I conclude that this is fine? Grammatically, this sentence is fine. But semantically, it sounds a bit strange.

  • talab1234 Can I conclude that this is fine?
  • Grammatically, this sentence is fine.
  • But semantically, it sounds a bit strange.
  • " Note: the meaning of "assume" is less assertive than "conclude".
  • Can I conclude this is is fine?
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talab1234

Can I conclude that this is fine? Grammatically, this sentence is fine. But semantically, it sounds a bit strange. In natural English " you probably want to say something like " May I assume/ conclude that you are ok with this?" Note: the meaning of "assume" is less assertive than "conclude".

Can I conclude this is i

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talab1234Are both correct?

Yes, except for your double "is" in the second one.

talab1234Do I need the word “that” in this sentence?

Not technically, but it's better to use it because without it, the reader sees "conclude this", as in "I now conclude this lecture."

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