" "that" is optional but I would personally include it. It makes the sentence easier to read.
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teacherJapanI see. Thank you very much for you answer. It's interesting to know that the choice of verbs can make the sentence either personal or general.The subjects are also different. I think this has more to do with making the sentence either personal or impersonal.
Persian LearnerThe subjects are also different. I think this has more to do with making the sentence either personal or impersonal.Yes, indeed. In principle the choice of verb shouldn't make a difference to this, but for some reason the particular combination "This is the coldest winter I've ever had" does not seem very idiomatic to me, so I cha
GPY"This is the coldest winter I've ever had" does not seem very idiomatic to me, so I changed the verb.Mark Twain liked another verb when he said: "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."
What about 'experienced?' This is the cold est summer I've ever experienced. Sounds natural enough?
The verb is fine, but there are a few minor adjustments for the remainder.
The coldest winter (I've / I have) ever spent, was a summer in San Francisco.
Adjustments are in bold.
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teacherJapanA: ''This is the colder winter I've ever had. "
This is the coldest winter I have/ I've ever [seen/known/experienced].
Alternatively, This winter has been the coldest I have/ I've ever [...]
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