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Idqueen Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Use of "that"...Part Deux

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00I am so glad this forum is available because I have searched high and low for the correct--perhaps "preferred" is more appropriate?-- way to write the sentences below. These sentences are scattered throughout a manuscript being prepared for submission to a scientific peer-reviewed journal. I have eliminated ("...") specific information in these sentences for brevity.02br
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00Might someone confirm whether it would be appropriate/preferred to omit the "that" in the following sentences and provide the rationale for each decision?02br
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00Thank you!!02br
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00Anne02br
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01i00Several studies have examined the level of health services in areas of high … morbidity and found 00that00 most facilities do not offer routine … screening.02i02br
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01i00Another key finding was00 that00 nearly half of the subjects were released within two days …02i02br
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01i00Most reported 00that00 no services are offered because subjects are transported elsewhere for services. 02i02br
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01i00The remainder of facilities indicated 00that 00services were not needed…02i02br
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01i00Most facilities reported 00that00 testing was available upon subject request or if …02i02br
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01i00Moreover, nearly 60% of the facilities surveyed reported 00that00 no ... services were provided…02i0-
  

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0Structurally, all your 01i 00that02i 00's can be omitted. Some should remain, as they make the thrust of the sentence more clear, but it is the writer's choice. 0-

  • 0Structurally, all your 01i 00that02i 00's can be omitted.
  • Some should remain, as they make the thrust of the sentence more clear, but it is the writer's choice.
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0Structurally, all your 01i00that02i00's can be omitted. Some should remain, as they make the thrust of the sentence more clear, but it is the writer's choice. Keeping 01i00that02i00 is more formal.0-
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0 Many thanks for your response. Do you know where might I find a reference citing that retaining them is more formal? 0-
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0That is my observation; you may quote me.0-

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