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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. 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 …

  3. "that which" used together - English Language & Usage Stack …

    The combination of that which in the example sentences is fine. The that is a pronoun referring back to a noun phrase and the which is the relative pronoun used for non-animate …

  4. 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 …

  5. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    It is usually said that who is used for people (and sometimes animals) while that is used to refer to objects. In actual usage, though, both who and that can be used to refer to persons, …

  6. grammar - to omit "that" or not to omit "that" - English Language ...

    We often omit "that" in direct object noun clauses. For example: I hope you have a good weekend. or I hope the meeting goes well. It may sound a bit stilted to include "that" in those sentences,

  7. comma or semicolon before "that is" and repeating 'that'

    Your new example now contains a main verb (=, that is, equals), so what you have is correct. But you can use either a semicolon or commas. To use a "simpler" sentence: 1 We need to show …

  8. word usage - "Having said that" vs. "That being said" - English ...

    I want to know the meanings of these phrases Having said that and That being said, the difference between them, and in which context I can use both of them. According to my first …

  9. "That is" vs. "i.e." - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    That is is used to introduce or follow a clarification, interpretation, or correction of something already said; i.e. is used to add explanatory information or to state something in different …

  10. The meaning of "from that of" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    That is just a placeholder. Don't worry about whole phrase "from that of", just look at its individual parts: Deaf children's emotional development differs from that of hearing children. is the same …