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  1. How do you handle "that that"? The double "that" problem

    Sep 25, 2010 · Have you ever had a case where you felt compelled to include strange things like a double that in a sentence? If so, then what did you do to resolve this? For me, I never knew …

  2. Using a comma after "that" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jan 11, 2021 · I would like to know if you can use "that" with a comma after it. For example: Findings show that, during the initial stages of love, there is increased blood flow to the brain.

  3. Are there rules about using "that" to join two clauses?

    He will understand that I was not joking. He will understand I was not joking. Which of the sentences is correct? Are there any specific rules about the use of "that" in the …

  4. "Given" versus "Given that" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Sep 23, 2019 · I just received a proofread version of an academic manuscript from my copy editor. She essentially changed all of the instances in which I had written "given that" to …

  5. How to avoid that "that that" that is so very awkward

    In all seriousness, are there any common patterns or strategies people use to avoid having to write a sentence in which "that that" appears? For example: Evidential decision theory …

  6. pronouns - When to use “that” and when to use “which”, …

    Aug 6, 2010 · Actually, there's more to this than mentioned in some other answers. The word that is a subordinator; it is not a relative word like who, where, when, or which. Even in integrated …

  7. Use of "what" vs "that" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    The following sentence was on one of the tests: What would you like to do that others have told you is impossible. Students have asked why that could not be replaced with what. I.e., What …

  8. "that" + "would" = "that'd"? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 31, 2010 · Is "that'd" an appropriate contraction of "that" and "would"? I say it, but I'm not sure if it's a legitimate contraction in written form.

  9. when to use "that is/are" for definitions - English Language

    Jan 10, 2016 · I am having a hard time figuring when to use "that is". For example, for the definition of "interjection", which is correct? A word or phrase that is used to express emotion …

  10. Is the word "that" overused? [duplicate] - English Language

    Apr 28, 2011 · Possible Duplicate: Use of “that” in a sentence Is it wrong or in bad form to constantly use the word "that" when it can be omitted? The test that she took was so …