
How do you handle "that that"? The double "that" problem
Sep 25, 2010 · Have you ever had a case where you felt compelled to include strange things like a double that in a sentence? If so, then what did you do to resolve this? For me, I never knew whether …
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.
"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 …
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...
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 …
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
grammaticality - I am confused about the use of “that they” in English ...
Both your examples are grammatical. However, that may be omitted from this kind of relative clause when, as in your examples, it is the object. (You will see that I have edited the title of your question. …
"To ensure" vs. "To ensure that" + subject + predicate
Is any of these two sentences incorrect: -(without that): "To ensure the voters are not influenced by mass-media, the campaign will end 7 days before the elections take place." -(with that): "To ...
comma or semicolon before "that is" and repeating 'that'
Of the below answer, the following section (example 1) is incorrect: Your new example now contains a main verb (=, that is, equals), so what you have is correct. But you can use either a semicolon or …
word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
I often get confused when trying to use who vs that. Some examples that often confuse me: That The person that went to the store. The people that went shopping. The persons that went