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Anon006 Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

That

Are both okay:

I was told that restrictions will be lifted this weekend!

and

I was told restrictions will be lifted this weekend!

What’s the difference?

  

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anon006 Are both okay Yes. anon006 What’s the difference? One includes "that"; the other one doesn't.

  • anon006 Are both okay Yes.
  • anon006 What’s the difference?
  • One includes "that"; the other one doesn't.
  • The "that" which introduces a content clause is optional.
  • It is very often omitted in spoken English.
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anon006Are both okay

Yes.

anon006What’s the difference?

One includes "that"; the other one doesn't.

The "that" which introduces a content clause is optional. It is very often omitted in spoken English. It can also be omitted in written English.

CJ

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