I notice that some people use the word "that" all the time, and others don't - and the sentence seems to work either way, with or without the "that"
Example:
"I know you like green jello"
"I know THAT you like green jello"
"Do you think such a radical method would work?"
"Do you think THAT such a racidal method would work?"
Which is correct?
2007-07-13 07:34:32 · 5 answers · asked by Zoe 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
E... you rock!
2007-07-13 08:15:14 · update #1
Consider this statement:
I know you like the back of my hand.
Am I saying that you enjoy the back of my hand, or am I saying that you are very familiar to me?
Generally, if there's any question of whether the usage of 'that' is correct, it's correct.
2007-07-13 10:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to that place
I am going to place
It sounds kind of funny when you dont use the word that.
Adverb
1. To such an extent or degree: Is your problem that complicated? 2. To a high degree; very: didn't take what he said that seriously.
2007-07-13 17:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by chimebear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'That' is a pronoun. So think about it in this way.
Do you think THAT?
Think WHAT?
That such a radical method would work... That's what.
=-D
You're repeating yourself because that = radical method working...
That's like saying PIN number. (Personal Identification Number number)...
It's redundant.
Like me saying this in 50 different ways! =-)
(so no THAT)
2007-07-13 15:12:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the correct answer is not to use that.
2007-07-13 14:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by lidipiwi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you ask that?
2007-07-13 15:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by yancychipper 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋