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What is the word that?

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 3/30/2022

The pronoun 'that' is a:

  • demonstrative pronoun, a word that takes the place of a singular noun or noun phrase indicated;
  • relative pronoun, a word that introduces a relative clause, a group of words that 'relates' information about its antecedent.

Example uses:

Oh, they have the new Bart Black novel. That is my favorite author.

  • A demonstrative pronoun, takes the place of the noun 'Bart Black'.

I've read all the books that he has written.

  • A relative pronoun; introduces a relative clause that gives information about the antecedent 'books'.

Note: The word 'that' functions as an adjective when placed before a noun to describe that noun; for example: Thatauthor is my favorite.

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Lelia Bernier

Lvl 10
3y ago

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