I thought it was a huge risk going up in front of my class and speaking to them about why they should choose me. I was nervous, but in the end I won the position, and I know now *that that* was the right thing to do.
are you allowed to do that in an essay.. or would it be better to say:
-I was nervous, but in the end I won the position, and I now know that I did the right thing.
-I was nervous, but in the end I won the position. I know now that running for class Treasurer was the right thing to do.
I could go on but i think you get the idea
So, that being written, what are your comments on "that that".
ps. this is a college essay by the way.
2006-12-10 02:46:38 · 9 answers · asked by B E A * 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
and by college essay i mean college entry application essay or w/e its called
2006-12-10 02:57:56 · update #1
Avoid that that if at all possible.
2006-12-10 02:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) The problem is not with using "that that," but using this without a noun as the antecedent. So it is more correct to spell out "running for class Treasurer."
(2) In general even when "that that" is correct, it is awkward in a written presentation. (It is less awkward in a spoken presentation, because you can make the distinction in pronunciation so the meaning is clear.)
For these two reasons, your revised sentence is the better choice.
2006-12-10 10:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask, go with who you are, are you the type of person that would talk like "that" or do you want to be seen differently? The grammar is fine, but remember, the essay is about you, who you want to be and how you want to be seen. Best of luck.
2006-12-10 11:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by James S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine for speaking, but if it looks awkward when you write it, changing it is a good idea. You're a creative person and you already came up with your own changes.
2006-12-10 10:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use "that that" all the time without even knowing it, but since you're in college, you're probably better off using one of the other two sentences you suggested.
2006-12-10 10:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by Heather <33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you COULD use "that that' but you shouldn't because you might be marked off points for doing that.
the second way is fine.
instead of "that that" you could maybe use "thist it"
but you would have to change the tenses of your.. essay :]
2006-12-10 10:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by jay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is acceptable but can be awkward. Try wording it differently to avoid this if possible.
2006-12-10 10:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by baldisbeautiful 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...grammatically speaking I m quite sure that 'that that' can be used without any issues....but if u dont feel comfortable doing that....why not try 'that & it' instead.
2006-12-10 10:53:34 · answer #8 · answered by aviatorkaps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which ,witch is which....i don't see a problem with that that
2006-12-10 11:02:07 · answer #9 · answered by gotnofenhelper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋