The interpretation of “that”?
The subject is taught for no better reason that they have been traditionally taught at school.
Which interpretation is more likely?
1) the reason is omitted before ‘that’ and ‘that’ is used as a relative adverb.
2) that is used as a conjunction.
Top answer
teacherJapan The subject is taught for no better reason that they have been traditionally taught at school. That is ungrammatical. You need "than" with "no better".
- teacherJapan The subject is taught for no better reason that they have been traditionally taught at school.
- That is ungrammatical.
- You need "than" with "no better".
- Also, "the subject" wants a singular pronoun, not "they".
- I would move "traditionally" because where it is it sounds like it was taught in a traditional manner, which may be true, but it is not what is meant.
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teacherJapanThe subject is taught for no better reason that they have been traditionally taught at school.
That is ungrammatical. You need "than" with "no better". Also, "the subject" wants a singular pronoun, not "they". I would move "traditionally" because where it is it sounds like it was taught in a traditional manner, which may be true, but it is not w
0teacherJapanThe subject is taught for no better reason thanthat they have been traditionally taught at school.that it has always been taught (in school(s )).
The subject is taught for no better reason than this reason: It has always been taught.
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