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  1. 30-Nov-2009, 08:10 #1
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    Is it possible to leave out the underlined thats?



    It was Wilson that told it to me.

    It was he that met John yesterday.

    Who was it that pushed her?

    It is World Cup soccer competition that is most popular around the world.
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    Default Re: ellipsis

    Quote Originally Posted by 2051han View Post
    Is it possible to leave out the underlined thats?



    It was Wilson that told it to me.

    It was he that met John yesterday.

    Who was it that pushed her?

    It is World Cup soccer competition that is most popular around the world.
    Is it possible to leave out the underlined thats?

    It was Wilson that told it to me. Yes.

    It was he that met John yesterday. No.

    Who was it that pushed her? Yes.

    It is World Cup soccer competition that is most popular around the world. No.
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