Using the word "that" more than once in a single sentence?
This sentence seems incorrect to me, but I can't explain why:
"A mask is something that you wear that covers your face."
It seems to me that the first "that" is unnecessary and can be omitted altogether, but is it grammatically incorrect to have it there? And the second "that" bothers me in general, it just doesn't seem to belong at all.
In either case, is the sentence grammatically incorrect? If so, I'd appreciate an explanation. Thanks in advance!
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" It is correct grammar and poor style. chingutee It seems to me that the first "that" is unnecessary and can be omitted altogether, Right. chingutee is it grammatically incorrect to have it there?
- " It is correct grammar and poor style.
- chingutee It seems to me that the first "that" is unnecessary and can be omitted altogether, Right.
- chingutee is it grammatically incorrect to have it there?
- Yes.
- chingutee And the second "that" bothers me in general, it just doesn't seem to belong at all.
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chinguteeThis sentence seems incorrect to me, but I can't explain why:"A mask is something that you wear that covers your face."
It is correct grammar and poor style.
chinguteeIt seems to me that the first "that" is unnecessary and can be omitted altogether,
Right.
chingutee is it gramma
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