In Such A Way (That)?

[bartek1988]

Hi, I have a question concerning the transformation of sentence A. Is 'that' optional in the phrase 'in such a way that', or is the sentence ungrammatical without it?

A) He has designed his house. Now it is much more functional than it used to be. WAY

The house has been designed by him in such a way (that) it is much more functional than it used to be

 

[Skrej]

What's the source of this sentence?

 

[bartek1988]

I invented it myself.

 

[Tarheel]

I wrote it myself.

I don't see how it could be more functional than it used to be unless it was rebuilt.

I would say: "He designed this house."

 

[bartek1988]

I don't see how it could be more functional than it used to be unless it was rebuilt.

I would say: "He designed this house."

Thanks for the comment. How about my question? Is 'that' essential in this construction?

 

[Tarheel]

@bartek1988 If you leave it out it's not a grammatical sentence. So yes, it's essential.

 

[tedmc]

What was his houses used to be?

I don't see how it could be more functional than it used to be unless it was rebuilt.

I would say: "He designed this house."

It could be another house he used to live. "Used to be" is vague.

 

[5jj]

What was his houses used to be?

Do you mean "What did his house use to be like?"

It could be another house he used to live in.