Parallel construction
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Can we share a conjunction among multiple clauses of the same type in a sentence?
For example:
The coach told the players that [they should get a lot of sleep], [they should not eat too much], and [that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game].
Or must each clause have its own conjunction?
The coach told the players [that they should get a lot of sleep], [that they should not eat too much], and [that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game].
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I won't come to the party if [the weather gets worse], [Jack turns up there], and [I don't get my salary on time].
I won't go to the party [if the weather gets worse], [if Jack turns up there], and [if I don't get my salary on time].
Top answer
Yes, you can. They are grammatical with no difference in meaning. Whether or not the subordinator "that" is repeated is a matter of style and perhaps context.
- Yes, you can.
- They are grammatical with no difference in meaning.
- Whether or not the subordinator "that" is repeated is a matter of style and perhaps context.
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Yes, you can. They are grammatical with no difference in meaning.
Whether or not the subordinator "that" is repeated is a matter of style and perhaps context.
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