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Heehaw Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

that/because

Can you say:

I'm feeling sad that my dad went overseas.

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I'm feeling sad because my dad went overseas
  

Top answer

You can say either one. They will be understood to have the same meaning. CJ

— CalifJim

  • You can say either one.
  • They will be understood to have the same meaning.
  • CJ
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You can say either one. They will be understood to have the same meaning.

CJ
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CalifJimYou can say either one. They will understood to have the same meaning.CJ
Which is native?

Isn't that used incorrectly here?
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I'm sorry but they will understood to have the same meaning - is this correct?
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CalifJimThey will understood to have the same meaning.
I think you meant "They will be understood...."
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vsureshI think you meant "They will be understood...."
Yes. I'll fix it. Thanks. Emotion: wink

CJ
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HeehawWhich is native?
Both.
HeehawIsn't that used incorrectly here?
No. In such expressions 'that' is quite normal — more so than 'that' in many cases.

Use this site to check out such matters:
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Heehaw I'm sorry but they will understood to have the same meaning - is this correct?
No. I have fixed it.

CJ
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