Show that we care /show that we care
Is there any rule using ‘that’ to
- join two clauses? If yes, then why is it used? How can one use ‘that’? This is
one in those value statement things. The title says it all really. 7 answers “Show us caring” is the proposal. It just sounds like lazy English to my ear, I want to say ‘Show that we care’.
Ignoring the trite nature of the statement, should I care?
What is the fastest way to get a job?
(from Subscription-only LDOCE):
That is often left out when it is the object of the verb in the relative clause:
They have not kept the promises they made (=that they made).
That can only be used as a relative pronoun to specify a person or thing, not to add extra information. When adding extra information, use who or which? She
had to look after her husband, who was sick.
Do native speakers of English sound lazy/parallel? Well in general though, that happens in all other languages. Since both are free software, you can choose which one you like (and follow the rules).
