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Navitasan Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

It vs. that

Are both correct and do they mean exactly the same:

1) If you have him walk a little bit, it will be good for him.

2) If you have him walk a little bit, that will be good for him.


Gratefully,

Navi

  

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navitasan Are both correct and do they mean exactly the same Yes, but only the one with "it" can be expressed with the clauses in reverse order. It's more idiomatic to use "it". CJ

  • navitasan Are both correct and do they mean exactly the same Yes, but only the one with "it" can be expressed with the clauses in reverse order.
  • It's more idiomatic to use "it".
  • CJ
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navitasanAre both correct and do they mean exactly the same

Yes, but only the one with "it" can be expressed with the clauses in reverse order.

It's more idiomatic to use "it".

CJ

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