BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Usage of "that"

This topic has expert replies
Post new topic Locked
Previous Topic Next Topic
Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts
Posts: 63
Joined: Sat May 17, 2014 9:01 am
Followed by:1 members

Usage of "that"

by qwerty12321 » Fri Jul 18, 2014 11:21 am
Hi

I have a question.

When do we use "that" and when can we avoid using "that" in a sentence?

eg. Of all the corporate "green" policies, this is the one I find most disingenuous.

Why did we avoid using "that" here?

Thanks
Top
Source: — Sentence Correction |

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
Elite Legendary Member
Posts: 10392
Joined: Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:38 pm
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Thanked: 2867 times
Followed by:511 members
GMAT Score:800

by [email protected] » Fri Jul 18, 2014 11:33 am
Hi qwerty12321,

The GMAT doesn't typically test you on whether you should use the word "that" or not. The issue is usually "should you use 'that' or should you use 'which'?"

There are circumstances in which the word "that" is a must. As an example, "command verbs" require that the word "that" be included.

eg. The doctor demanded that the lab technician run the test.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at [email protected]
Image
Top
Post new topic Locked
• Page 1 of 1