Can someone explain when it is ok to use a sentence that begins with "that" and when it is wrong?
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Usage of "That" in the beginning of a sentence
Source: Beat The GMAT — Sentence Correction |
There are number of uses of this word 'that'. It acts as a relative pronoun (to introduce modifier), subordination conjunction (to join dependent clause to an independent clause) Please post the questions and then you will be understand better.
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I only knew of the usage of "that" as relative pronoun. Can you elaborate more on the usage to join dependent clause and independent clause. That is the first I am hearing...
Thanks...
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If you like what I write, do not hesitate to "thank"...
BTW origin of the word "thank"
- from Old English thancian;
- akin to Old English thanc gratitude
If you like what I write, do not hesitate to "thank"...
BTW origin of the word "thank"
- from Old English thancian;
- akin to Old English thanc gratitude
Priya said that she will get 800 in GMATpriya2gupta5 wrote:I only knew of the usage of "that" as relative pronoun. Can you elaborate more on the usage to join dependent clause and independent clause. That is the first I am hearing...
Thanks...
Dependent Clause :Priya said
Independent Clause:she will get 800 in GMAT
Premise: If you like my post
Conclusion : Press the Thanks Button
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