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Sep 25, 2010 · There are three very different uses of that: Subordinating that: “I know that this is the answer.” Demonstrative pronoun that: “ That is not the answer.” Adjectival that: “ That answer is not it.” Doubl...
Aug 6, 2010 · Actually, there's more to this than mentioned in some other answers. The word that is a subordinator; it is not a relative word like who, where, when, or which. Even in integrated relative clauses, they ...
He will understand that I was not joking. He will understand I was not joking. Which of the sentences is correct? Are there any specific rules about the use of "that" in the sentences I
Aug 6, 2010 · How exactly are however or but not just as hackneyed? There’s nothing ‘faddish’ about ‘that being said’ etc.; they’ve been used for at least two centuries. And most importantly, they don’t necessarily me...
Jun 15, 2024 · For the past few years, I have been hearing people say "that tracks," meaning "that makes sense." My search on Green's Dictionary of Slang yielded nothing with this clear meani...
Apr 6, 2015 · Hello, Drflash55, and welcome to English Language & Usage. Your answer seems to be heavily weighted toward personal opinion as opposed to objective analysis—but this site especially prizes answers that h...
What are common phrases that describe something that appears good but is actually bad? Edit: Because people say bad is vague I will try to sum up the phrase meaning a little better. something that...
Sep 17, 2017 · I’m a bit confused about the use of “that is” to add explanatory info about what is being talked. Also, can I also use it when the noun deserving explanation is plural? Here an example: Encirclin...
Aug 31, 2010 · Is "that'd" an appropriate contraction of "that" and "would"? I say it, but I'm not sure if it's a legitimate contraction in written form.
Jun 16, 2022 · This is a peculiarity of the predicate distinguish between. It takes two objects in a conjoined phrase, but either conjunction (and, or) can be used. And is licensed by the construction between X and Y,...
