That ( conjunction , pronoun )

(As a conjunction)

That ( conjunction )

  1. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis.
  2. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause.
  3. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a purpose or result.
  4. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a wish or regret.
  5. Introducing a subordinate clause after a verb of communication, cognition, perception, or mental state.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english þæt, neuter singular of se ( “ that ” ), from proto-germanic *þat, from proto-indo-european *tod, neuter demonstrative pronoun. .

Examples:

  1. That you are ignorant of the fact does not mean it is untrue.
  2. I am so tired that I can barely keep my eyes open.
  3. He worked so hard that he earned a promotion.
  4. I wish that I had studied harder for the exam.
  5. I know that you will do your best.

(As a pronoun)

That ( pronoun )

  1. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis.
  2. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause.
  3. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a purpose or result.
  4. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a wish or regret.
  5. Introducing a subordinate clause after a verb of communication, cognition, perception, or mental state.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english þæt, neuter singular of se ( “ that ” ), from proto-germanic *þat, from proto-indo-european *tod, neuter demonstrative pronoun. .

Examples:

  1. That you are ignorant of the fact does not mean it is untrue.
  2. I am so tired that I can barely keep my eyes open.
  3. He worked so hard that he earned a promotion.
  4. I wish that I had studied harder for the exam.
  5. I know that you will do your best.
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