When referring to a person, why would anyone use “that” instead of “who”? For example: “The musician that won the award is very creative.” instead of: “The musician who won the award is very creative.” To me, using “that” in this case sounds like saying: “It won the award”, which sounds somewhat disrespectful. What am … Read more
For the phrase, “… more than those that have come before.” what is most correct? Is it who, whom or, that? Answer Whom should be used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. When in doubt, try this simple trick: If you can replace the word with “he”’ or “’she,” use who. … Read more
Which of the sentences is correct? It will expect the client has 1 page. It will expect that the client has 1 page. It will expect the client has 1 a page. It will expect that the client has a 1 page. Is the word “that” necessary? And what about the word “a 1 page”? … Read more
I was studying about the uses of that where I stumbled upon this common mistake pertinent to the use of ‘that’. For e.g: The goalkeeper blocked two penalty kicks in the second half, and that made his team win the match. This usage of that is wrong as ‘that’ can’t refer to an action, such … Read more
‘Hotels & Companies that we work with, in the UAE’ I have been told that I should not use that as it hampers the readability. Any Suggestions! Is it really wrong to use that in the above example? The original sentence is – “Would you forward me the list of Hotels & Companies that we … Read more
We look forward to a revised proposal that the installation of lift will not lead to any loss of the school premises nor worsen the existing school environment. Is proposal that alright? Or is proposal in that better? Answer Is proposal that alright? Or is proposal in that better? It depends on what you intend … Read more
My understanding is “you’re not you” means “you’re not yourself”, while “that’s not you” is something I would use for example if we were looking at a photo. Is that right? Can you explain why “that” changes the meaning of the sentence? Is it because “that” is a “demonstrative pronoun”? What other situations would you … Read more
This is something that I’ve recently had someone tell me is not grammatically correct. Now, to be honest, it’s not something I would likely ever use in everyday language but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not perfectly acceptable. So, as an example: That that you have eaten is poisonous. This is similar (in my mind) … Read more
Consider: “Note that there are two characteristics in the agent.” versus “Note there are two characteristics in the agent.” The only difference is [that] (2) drops the “that“. Which is correct, or are both okay? I’ve always used (1) but (2) sounds okay to me as well, and it is shorter which I like. Answer … Read more
I have the following sentence: That these skills are transferable makes them especially beneficial. My question is “simple”: Why makes? (Of course, because of that.) But, does that mean something – the fact? Can we put that in other places in this sentence? Answer Let’s first distentangle that sentence: That these skills are transferable is … Read more
