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Grammar
Noun Clause
Hi,
I am a bit coufused. In what occasion can we omit "that" between a main clause and a noun clause? For example:
1.It's obvious that she doesn't understand spoken English.
2.It's a fact that the world is round.
"that" can be omitted in the first sentence, but can't be in the seconed one, why?
I am a bit coufused. In what occasion can we omit "that" between a main clause and a noun clause? For example:
1.It's obvious that she doesn't understand spoken English.
2.It's a fact that the world is round.
"that" can be omitted in the first sentence, but can't be in the seconed one, why?
Top answer
I think it is debatable as to whether it can be ommited or not. If it is ommited the two clauses are not really connected. It always seems more sensible and clear, to my ears, to hear it included.
- I think it is debatable as to whether it can be ommited or not.
- If it is ommited the two clauses are not really connected.
- It always seems more sensible and clear, to my ears, to hear it included.
- Others will undoubtedly have other opinions on this, and may be able to offer better explanations and/or information.
- Cheers
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I think it is debatable as to whether it can be ommited or not.
If it is ommited the two clauses are not really connected. It always seems more sensible and clear, to my ears, to hear it included.
Others will undoubtedly have other opinions on this, and may be able to offer better explanations and/or information.
Cheers
If it is ommited the two clauses are not really connected. It always seems more sensible and clear, to my ears, to hear it included.
Others will undoubtedly have other opinions on this, and may be able to offer better explanations and/or information.
Cheers
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