I gave my brother a shirt that I bought yesterday. vs I gave my brother the shirt that I bought yesterday.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. The first phrase 'I gave my brother a shirt that I bought yesterday' implies that you gave your brother a shirt, but it doesn't specify which shirt. The second phrase 'I gave my brother the shirt that I bought yesterday' implies that you gave your brother a specific shirt that you bought yesterday.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 3367 views

I gave my brother a shirt that I bought yesterday.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that you gave your brother a shirt, but it doesn't specify which shirt. It is a general statement.

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This is the watch I bought yesterday.
This is the record which I bought yesterday.
Answer... the shoes I bought yesterday.
You must see What I bought yesterday.
He's got the lighter I gave my brother.
Look at your shirt that I bought you.
I gave my business card to the girl you found dead yesterday.
It was there that I gave my life to God.
It is for this reason that I gave my wholehearted support to this ambitious report.
I bought a computer that I gave to the Pirate Bureau.
Show me the doll that you bought yesterday.
Apparently, the ones I bought yesterday... they weren't up to his lofty standards.
Yes, I gave my word that I would return with those ledgers.
You're not the only one that I gave my word to.
I gave my word to Charles that I would always tell him the truth.
She... She gave my brother a chance, even for a little while, to be really, really happy.
Hear me, Gaki! My brother whom I gave my blood to!
This is Sears for Carla Town, confirming Monday between 8 and 12... to install the trash compactor you bought yesterday.
Tell her tell her she's wearing the shirt that I spilt the margarita on and the earrings I gave her for Christmas.
I gave her a shirt she already had, and she gave me a kiss that I'm pretty sure included tongue.

I gave my brother the shirt that I bought yesterday.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that you gave your brother a specific shirt that you bought yesterday. It is a more specific statement.

Show examples from the web [+]

This is the watch I bought yesterday.
This is the record which I bought yesterday.
Answer... the shoes I bought yesterday.
You must see What I bought yesterday.
Tell her tell her she's wearing the shirt that I spilt the margarita on and the earrings I gave her for Christmas.
He's got the lighter I gave my brother.
This isn't the shirt that I picked out.
Look at your shirt that I bought you.
I gave my business card to the girl you found dead yesterday.
It was there that I gave my life to God.
It is for this reason that I gave my wholehearted support to this ambitious report.
I bought a computer that I gave to the Pirate Bureau.
Show me the doll that you bought yesterday.
It's the shirt that I- that I picked out.
Apparently, the ones I bought yesterday... they weren't up to his lofty standards.
Yes, I gave my word that I would return with those ledgers.
You're not the only one that I gave my word to.
I gave my word to Charles that I would always tell him the truth.
Hear me, Gaki! My brother whom I gave my blood to!
This is Sears for Carla Town, confirming Monday between 8 and 12... to install the trash compactor you bought yesterday.

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I gave my brother a shirt that I bought yesterday. vs I gave my brother the shirt that I bought yesterday.