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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

That that which

Is this sentence grammatically correct + if a little awkward.

I know that that which you seek is to be found in that which whose name I know not.
  

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Even if you remove the unnecessary second 'which', it's an awkward sentence.

— Philip

  • Even if you remove the unnecessary second 'which', it's an awkward sentence.
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Even if you remove the unnecessary second 'which', it's an awkward sentence.
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Yes I know it is awkward but does it sound old fashioned.

I am trying to write like how they did in the olden days!
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Yes, it sounds old-fashioned.
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I find it strange how that that which can still be grammatical.

When I use the passive voice, do I use myself as in this sentence...

You are all deemed by myself as being dolts

I know of that which is of grave importance to that which George deems as being absent in your mind.

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PhilipYes, it sounds old-fashioned.
Circumlocution and obfuscation was a hallmark of some historical writers. It's decidedly gone out of fashion.
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I find old fashioned writing fascinating, especially 'that which'!
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Also,

Is this construction correct...

Befitting to your style though it may be, I decidedly find it a tad tawdry to be of any aesthetic value.
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