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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Using the word "that" before an independent clause
Any tips on using the word "that" before an independent clause? I have read several rules on the topic, and some say include it while others say it is unnecessary.
For example:
1. After reviewing the test results, the teacher said that he would not pass the course.
OR
2. After reviewing the test results, the teacher said he would not pass the course.
These are just two examples, but I run across this situation all the time in my writing. Any helpful rule(s) of thumb?
For example:
1. After reviewing the test results, the teacher said that he would not pass the course.
OR
2. After reviewing the test results, the teacher said he would not pass the course.
These are just two examples, but I run across this situation all the time in my writing. Any helpful rule(s) of thumb?
Top answer
To me they're both fine. I'm more concerned with the lack of antecedent for he in both sentences. In context, it might be clear; but here, it sounds like the teacher will not pass the course.
- To me they're both fine.
- I'm more concerned with the lack of antecedent for he in both sentences.
- In context, it might be clear; but here, it sounds like the teacher will not pass the course.
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To me they're both fine.
I'm more concerned with the lack of antecedent for he in both sentences. In context, it might be clear; but here, it sounds like the teacher will not pass the course.
I'm more concerned with the lack of antecedent for he in both sentences. In context, it might be clear; but here, it sounds like the teacher will not pass the course.
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