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  1. How do you handle "that that"? The double "that" problem

    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 …

  2. Is my use of "that that" in this sentence gramaticaly correct

    Apr 3, 2019 · Grammatically it is correct. The first 'that' would be a conjunction; something like 'I thought that' or 'I feel that'. The second 'that' would be a pronoun, such as 'that wasn't a thing' or 'that was no …

  3. Are there rules about using "that" to join two clauses?

    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

  4. pronouns - When to use “that” and when to use “which”, especially in ...

    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 …

  5. Use of "what" vs "that" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    The following sentence was on one of the tests: What would you like to do that others have told you is impossible. Students have asked why that could not be replaced with what. I.e., What woul...

  6. How to avoid that "that that" that is so very awkward

    In all seriousness, are there any common patterns or strategies people use to avoid having to write a sentence in which "that that" appears? For example: Evidential decision theory recommends ta...

  7. Origin of "That tracks" to mean "That makes sense."

    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 …

  8. "Given" versus "Given that" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 23, 2019 · I just received a proofread version of an academic manuscript from my copy editor. She essentially changed all of the instances in which I had written "given that" to "given." I've tried to read …

  9. Using a comma after "that" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 11, 2021 · I would like to know if you can use "that" with a comma after it. For example: Findings show that, during the initial stages of love, there is increased blood flow to the brain.

  10. when to use "that is/are" for definitions - English Language & Usage ...

    Jan 10, 2016 · I am having a hard time figuring when to use "that is". For example, for the definition of "interjection", which is correct? A word or phrase that is used to express emotion or surprise A word …