When is neccessary to put 'that' in these sentences?
Please, could someone tell me if 'that' is always neccessary in these sentences?
I am studying the subjunctive and I think it is complicated.
I suggest that he study.
It is important that he be here by ten.
‘Why is it so important that he should go there?’
‘Why is it so important that he go there?’
‘Why is it so important that he goes there?’
The doctor recommended (that) he should give up smoking.
The doctor recommended (that) he give up smoking. (+ formal)
The doctor recommended (that) he gives up smoking. ( - formal)
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When is it necessary to put 'that' in these sentences?
There are THOUSANDS of uses for the word "that" unfortunately.
Please, could someone tell me if 'that' is always necessary in these sentences?I am studying the subjunctive and I think it is complicated.
I suggest that he study. [necessary]
It is important that he be here by ten. [necessary]
‘Why is it so important that he should go there?’ [necessary]
‘Why is it so important that he go there?’ [necessary]
‘Why is it so important that he goes there?’ [necessary]
The doctor recommended (that) he should give up smoking. [necessary]
The doctor recommended (that) he give up smoking. (+ formal) [necessary]
The doctor recommended (that) he gives up smoking. ( - formal) [not necessary]
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If in doubt, write 'that' down, just like the French 'que'. Theirs is a good strategy and adding a superfluous one in English is much worse than omitting one. Generally 'that' signals a new clause.
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