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    nyggus is offline Key Member
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    Question A sentence

    "John Smith confirms some common knowledge, like that an elephant is bigger than a mouse."

    Hi. Is this sentence correct? I am some concerns about the use of like that here.

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    Nyggus

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    Talking Re: A sentence

    John Smith confirms some common knowledge, such as "an elephant is bigger than a mouse."

    i think it will be ok with this change

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    Default Re: A sentence

    Quote Originally Posted by nyggus View Post
    "John Smith confirms some common knowledge, like that an elephant is bigger than a mouse."

    Hi. Is this sentence correct? I am some concerns about the use of like that here.

    Best,
    Nyggus
    Matilda's change is correct. And, thank John Smith for that stunning bit of information.

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