When can you omit that?
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When can you omit that?
‘That’ is often used to introduce defining relative clauses when they follow the words something, anything, everything, nothing, all or a superlative. It may be omitted when it is not the subject of the clause.
What words should not be used in writing?
Exact Words to Avoid
- “ really,” “very” These words are usually unnecessary and can be cut out.
- “ just”
- “ that”
- “ totally,” “completely,” “absolutely”
- “ thing,” “it”
- “ there was”
- “ as” used as a subordinate conjunction.
- “ down” or “up”
How do you avoid using but in writing?
“Yet” can often replace “but” in a sentence without changing anything else, as both are coordinating conjunctions that can introduce a contrast. Alternatively, you could use one of these subordinating conjunctions: Although (e.g., I like Brian May, although I find his hair ridiculous.)
Can you omit that is?
When to use “that” After a verb of attribution (said, stated, announced, disclosed), the word “that” often can be omitted with no loss of meaning: He said (that) he was tired.
Why do we omit that?
There are a number of two-word conjunctions where that may be omitted. These include so that and now that which we can use to talk about purpose and result and providing that and provided that which we can use to talk about imposing conditions.
Why do writers avoid writing?
There are many reasons students avoid writing. Primary reasons may be one or more of the following: They have a hard time getting started and feel overwhelmed by the task. They need to concentrate to form letters: it is not an automatic process.
What can I replace However with?
however
- even so,
- howbeit,
- nevertheless,
- nonetheless,
- notwithstanding,
- still,
- still and all,
- though,
What can I say instead of but then?
What is another word for but then?
| when | although |
|---|---|
| however | but |
| granted | instead |
| nonetheless | regardless |
| albeit | though |
Can that be omitted?
After a verb of attribution (said, stated, announced, disclosed), the word “that” often can be omitted with no loss of meaning: He said (that) he was tired. No need for “that.” Better to omit.
How do you use unnecessary in a sentence?
unnecessary
- I don’t want to encumber myself with unnecessary luggage.
- They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
- We should trim off the unnecessary parts of our spending.
- There’s no sense in taking unnecessary risks.
- She often pothers herself over unnecessary details.
How do I avoid using “that” too much in my writing?
When you’re trimming unnecessary uses of “that” from your writing, be sure to pay attention to sentences where it appears multiple times or even twice in a row. These sentences can be grammatically correct but stylistically undesirable.
How do you avoid using that that in a sentence?
When you’re trimming unnecessary uses of “that” from your writing, be sure to pay attention to sentences where it appears multiple times or even twice in a row (“that that”). These sentences can be grammatically correct but stylistically undesirable.
What words should not be used in academic writing?
Avoid using “thing” in your paper. Other words that can be used in academic writing, but are often unclear if not used carefully, are “ it ”, “ this ”, “ these ”, or “ those ”.
How do you avoid informal language in an essay?
Avoiding Informal Expressions Use formal, factual vocabulary instead of emotive language. Replace slang with specific words and phrases. Check your writing for everyday language. Avoid using too many short, simple, and incomplete sentences.
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