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H M Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
that or when
Could you tell me about a usage of "that" and "when" below?
1)It was last Sunday that I met Tom on the beach.
Can I say 2) using "when" instead of "that".
2)It was last Sunday when I met Tom on the beach.
If I say 2), does 2) have a different meaning from 1)?
Thank you!
1)It was last Sunday that I met Tom on the beach.
Can I say 2) using "when" instead of "that".
2)It was last Sunday when I met Tom on the beach.
If I say 2), does 2) have a different meaning from 1)?
Thank you!
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H M Can I say 2) using "when" instead of "that"? Yes, but some grammarians would advise against it. H M If I say 2), does 2) have a different meaning from 1)?
- H M Can I say 2) using "when" instead of "that"?
- Yes, but some grammarians would advise against it.
- H M If I say 2), does 2) have a different meaning from 1)?
- No.
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H MCan I say 2) using "when" instead of "that"?Yes, but some grammarians would advise against it.
H MIf I say 2), does 2) have a different meaning from 1)?No.
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