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Langtraveler Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
When could "that" be omitted?
Hello.
- It is the choice that would make you happy.
- It is true that he wrote the letter.
In these sentences, could "that" be omitted?
Could you tell me why together?
Thank you.
- It is the choice that would make you happy.
- It is true that he wrote the letter.
In these sentences, could "that" be omitted?
Could you tell me why together?
Thank you.
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[1] It is the choice [that would make you happy]. [2] It is true [(that) he wrote the letter]. In [1] "that" is a relative pronoun; it is obligatory because it is the subject of the bracketed relative clause.
- [1] It is the choice [that would make you happy].
- [2] It is true [(that) he wrote the letter].
- In [1] "that" is a relative pronoun; it is obligatory because it is the subject of the bracketed relative clause.
- In [2] "that" is a subordinator introducing the content clause in square brackets.
- In this instance, it is optional.
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[1] It is the choice [that would make you happy].
[2] It is true [(that) he wrote the letter].
In [1] "that" is a relative pronoun; it is obligatory because it is the subject of the bracketed relative clause.
In [2] "that" is a subordinator introducing the content clause in square brackets. In this instance, it is optional.
BillJ
[2] It is true [(that) he wrote the letter].
In [1] "that" is a relative pronoun; it is obligatory because it is the subject of the bracketed relative clause.
In [2] "that" is a subordinator introducing the content clause in square brackets. In this instance, it is optional.
BillJ
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