Correct usage.
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That is a definite pronoun and should not be used to indicate an elaborate thought, a previous sentence or entire paragraph. "That' used at the beginning of a sentence or anywhere, refers to the closest preceding noun. I am aware that that is often used that way, that is why the use of that is so confusing.
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I'd have used that to just relate to anything related to the sentence before it in general.
I used my time wisely and built an empire. That is the meaning of success.
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The given definition is correct. The word "that," at the beginning of a sentence, should refer to a single preceding word or to a preceding very brief phrase, not to an elaborate or lengthy thought. Thus, "I used my time wisely and built and empire.
- The given definition is correct.
- The word "that," at the beginning of a sentence, should refer to a single preceding word or to a preceding very brief phrase, not to an elaborate or lengthy thought.
- Thus, "I used my time wisely and built and empire.
- " is incorrect.
- " However, something like the following would be okay: "I came to America with less than a dollar to my name and built an empire.
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The given definition is correct. The word "that," at the beginning of a sentence, should refer to a single preceding word or to a preceding very brief phrase, not to an elaborate or lengthy thought. Thus, "I used my time wisely and built and empire. That is the meaning of success." is incorrect. Here, "that" is referring to a lengthy, elaborate thought: "I used...empire."
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It's good advice. You have to keep an eye on all your pronouns.
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