every time they or that they

English translation: every time they

20:39 May 22, 2006

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English term or phrase: every time they or that they

Every time they passed solemnly by the riverside

I'm not sure but I think that the correct way would be "every time they" and not "that they"

Lakasa Stnorden KudoZ activity Questions: 992 (7 open) (2 without valid answers) (8 closed without grading) Answers: 253
Local time: 11:07

Selected answer:every time they

Explanation:
You're right, Lakasa. "that they" is grammatically possible but omitting it gives the sentence a much smoother flow.

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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 08:07

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many thanks. Great explanation!!!
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5 +4

every time they

David Hollywood

4 +3

every time they

Kim Metzger

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1 min confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

every time they

Explanation:
better style

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Note added at 5 mins (2006-05-22 20:44:14 GMT)
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"that" is redundant

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David Hollywood
Local time: 11:07
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 51

5 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

every time they

Explanation:
You're right, Lakasa. "that they" is grammatically possible but omitting it gives the sentence a much smoother flow.

Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 08:07
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 187

Grading comment

many thanks. Great explanation!!!

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