Is 'that' optional or necessary in both senteces?

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Hi teachers,He suspects that she has.She suspects that he has not.Thanks in advance.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

"that" is optional in either case.

CJ

Tenacious Learner · Answer

Hi Jim,
Thanks for your reply.

TS

Nugso · Answer

Hello CalifJim. Would you omit "that"?

CalifJim · Answer

Nugso Hello CalifJim. Would you omit "that"?

Probably not — unless I was speaking fast and very informally.

CJ

Nugso · Answer

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