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Araselvan Posted 12 years ago
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that and because
The words that and because in the following sentence seem to be incorrect. One reason that I think we should move to a kids-friendly neighborhood is because I will get to know more kids.
a) In the above sentence do I need the word that?
b) In the above sentence can I substitute the word because with that?
Thank you.
a) In the above sentence do I need the word that?
b) In the above sentence can I substitute the word because with that?
Thank you.
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araselvan a) In the above sentence do I need the word that? It is optional. It is OK with "that" and without it.
- araselvan a) In the above sentence do I need the word that?
- It is optional.
- It is OK with "that" and without it.
- araselvan b) In the above sentence can I substitute the word because with that?
- Yes.
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araselvana) In the above sentence do I need the word that?It is optional. It is OK with "that" and without it.
araselvanb) In the above sentence can I substitute the word because with that?Yes.
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a) That you are bringing in a restrictive clause "that" is preferred if you want to present a clearer understanding to your reader.
b) If first restrictive clause is preceded by "that" then the use of "because" as a subordinating conjuction becomes necessary.
b) If first restrictive clause is preceded by "that" then the use of "because" as a subordinating conjuction becomes necessary.
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I dislike reason + because in one sentence. It seems pleonastic. This sounds much better to me:
One reason I think we should move to a kids-friendly neighborhood is that I will get to know more kids.
One reason I think we should move to a kids-friendly neighborhood is that I will get to know more kids.
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rpelsb) If first restrictive clause is preceded by "that" then the use of "because" as a subordinating conjuction becomes necessary.No.
There are some who would argue that 'a/the./one reason is because' is unacceptable. I don't think we need to go into that here, but the underlined 'that' is fine in:
One reason that I think
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rpelsa) That you are bringing in a restrictive clause "that" is preferred if you want to present a clearer understanding to your reader.I disagree. Certainly "which" is wrong, but "that" is optional.
rpelsb) If first restrictive clause is preceded by "that" then the use of "because" as a subordinating conjuction becomes necessary.
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