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, that vs that,

Both ", that" and "that," are correct, but they are used in different contexts. ", that" is used when a pause is needed before introducing additional information, while "that," is used when the word "that" is part of a sentence structure.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 985 views

, that

This construction is correct and commonly used in English when a pause is needed before introducing additional information.

Use ", that" when you want to create a pause before providing more details or additional information in a sentence.

Examples:

I have a friend, that I met in college, who lives in New York.
She has a hobby, that she enjoys doing in her free time, which is painting.

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Then started clapping, that is amazing.
Richard's Porsche, that was designed specifically...
Well, that sure complicates things, commander.
But unfortunately, that only makes my feelings stronger.
Man, that morpha worked fast.
Detective, that transmission cannot be uploaded.
Toby, that is unbelievably inappropriate.
Avoiding death, that's being human.
Yes, that's what happened.
Private, that's quitter talk.
Your Honor, that could affect strategy.
Well, that explains the headache.
In 2013, that objective will reach maturity.
Therefore, that classification has invalidated itself.
Commissioner, that was addressed to you.
Although, that great organist, Master Buxtewhohide...
The teacher, that the journalist said.
Anyway, that was my day.
Okay, that was the damnedest session ever.
Except in this instance, that hunch involves you.

Alternatives:

I have a friend who I met in college, who lives in New York.
She has a hobby that she enjoys doing in her free time, which is painting.

that,

This construction is correct and commonly used in English when the word "that" is part of a sentence structure.

Use "that," when the word "that" is used as a conjunction or a pronoun in a sentence.

Examples:

She said that she would come to the party, but she didn't show up.
I believe that, with hard work, you can achieve your goals.

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After that, everything was fine.
After that, options may expand.
With that, we welcome Mike Chadway.
Words did that, not pictures.
And just like that, Barry's lucky streak ended.
Other than that, she's beautiful.
After that, I don't care where anyone is.
But according to that, he used to be Curtis Gant.
It's not that, Danny.
But actually it is forcing to do that, because noticed that, for some reason besides the understanding of him, he is totally without being able to.
It's not that, it's not that, Don José.
In spite of this, I believe that, alongside our calls for democratisation, we should send out clear signals that, when it one day becomes democratic, Belarus too will have its place in the European family.
After that, my loyalty was questioned.
Take that, project runway rejection letters.
Sorry about that, old chum.
Before that, we make choices.
Actually, I double-checked that, Professor.
Thanks for pushing that, Bob.
Beyond that, infinite space lies.
And before that, public school.

Alternatives:

She said she would come to the party, but she didn't show up.
I believe that with hard work, you can achieve your goals.

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