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1. It was yesterday that I met Tom.2. It was yesterday when I met Tom.3. It was in the park that I met Tom.4. It was in the park where I met Tom. I wonder 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 are interchangeable and have the same meaning. Thanks in advance.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Michelle ChaI wonder 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 are interchangeable and have the same meaning.

1 and 2 are interchangeable and have the same meaning.
3 and 4 are trickier. They are interchangeable and have the same two meanings.

Meaning a). I met Tom in the park (and not in any other place).
Meaning b). The thing we are talking about ("it") was located in the same park where I met Tom.

Even though 3 and 4 are conceivably interchangeable, 3 is more likely to be heard with meaning a) and 4 is more likely to be heard with meaning b).

CJ

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