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Leonardo dos A. Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Use of "that"

Hello everybody,
I think that I use "that" too much when I'm writting and I don't know if it correct or not. Like the examples below:

1) I hope (that) you like it.
2) I'm sure (that) you'll like it.
3) I think (that) I use...

In these three examples, "that" can/should be omitted? What is the best choice in this situation?

Thanks!
  

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Leonardo dos A. In these three examples, "that" can/should be omitted? What is the best choice in this situation?

— Mister Micawber

  • Leonardo dos A.
  • In these three examples, "that" can/should be omitted?
  • What is the best choice in this situation?
  • 'That' is optional there.
  • Including it is more formal than omitting it.
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Leonardo dos A.In these three examples, "that" can/should be omitted? What is the best choice in this situation?
'That' is optional there. Including it is more formal than omitting it.
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Thanks for the answer! Emotion: big smile

Another question about the use of "that" came to my mind, this time relating "which" as well. I
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Leonardo dos A. I think that "which" is used when you are explaing something, is it right?
Perhaps, but your understanding is not clear.

Use 'that' or 'which' (preceded by no comma and 'that' is usual) when the clause is restrictive: http://www
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Then, my example is a non-restrictive and it is grammatically correct.

Now the usage is clearer, thanks! Emotion: big smile
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Leonardo dos A.Then, my example is a non-restrictive and it is grammatically correct.
Yes.
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