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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

We did all 'that' we possibly could to persuade her to come.

We did all that we possibly could to persuade her to come.

I wonder what 'that' does to the sentence.

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PBF
  

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Peaceblinkfriend I wonder what 'that' does to the sentence. Does to the sentence? It introduces the subordinate clause we possibly could .

— CalifJim

  • Peaceblinkfriend I wonder what 'that' does to the sentence.
  • Does to the sentence?
  • It introduces the subordinate clause we possibly could .
  • It's an optional element, so it is often omitted.
  • I'm not sure that answers your question, but try again if you need further information.
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PeaceblinkfriendI wonder what 'that' does to the sentence.
Does to the sentence? It introduces the subordinate clause we possibly could. It's an optional element, so it is often omitted.
I'm not sure that answers your question, but try again if you need further information.
CJ
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