I have a grammar question:
The film presents the contrasting roles that possessions have ...
Is the word "that" necessary in the sentence, or can it be removed?
Thanks!
2007-11-30 11:44:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The film presents the contrasting roles that possessions have in their reflection of individuality.
2007-11-30 11:57:46 · update #1
"that" can be removed provided that possessions is part of the main topic. I'd like to see the rest of the sentence though.
2007-11-30 11:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
/that/ stays. It is necessary.
You could say "...contrasting roles showing that possessions. . ." clearer yet.
2007-11-30 19:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case, if you are speaking you can leave "that" out because the inflection of your voice will imply its meaning.
However, when you are writing for someone to read it is usually better to leave "that" in.
2007-11-30 20:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by rogerws76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessary.
2007-11-30 21:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by DR W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take that out, and it makes perfect sense, that is conjunctive.
2007-11-30 20:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by fair2midlynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"that" can be removed.
2007-11-30 21:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋