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Chariot Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
that introducing a clause
It is important that he learn a foreign language before applying for the programme. Is "that" optional or compulsory?
He suggested that he leave the city immediately. Is "that" compulsory or optional?
He suggested that he leave the city immediately. Is "that" compulsory or optional?
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The «that» is needed here.
- The «that» is needed here.
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As to the first sentence, I think "that" is often needed.
The Google results:
A.” It is important he” 19600
B.”It is important that he" 86500
While the 19600 results include large number of "it is important, he". And the verbs in the rest are not in Subjunctive forms with very few exceptions.
As to the second sentence, I think "that" is optional. And a
The Google results:
A.” It is important he” 19600
B.”It is important that he" 86500
While the 19600 results include large number of "it is important, he". And the verbs in the rest are not in Subjunctive forms with very few exceptions.
As to the second sentence, I think "that" is optional. And a
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