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 #2 (permalink) Fri May 13, 2011 18:01 pm these libraries and open vs. opened |
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In this context 'that' is not a demonstrative in the same way as you would use 'that building'. 'that car', that bus'...
I believe that... = I am aware of the fact that
In this context, open = available for business (store hours, when the public can buy things)
The shop is open from early until late.
The shop is opened early in the morning. (the doors are opened at the start of business)
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| #3 (permalink) Fri May 13, 2011 18:14 pm these libraries and open vs. opened |
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Hi,
'That' in your sentence is called a clause connector because it joins two clauses - a main clause (I believe) and a noun clause (libraries are a good thing.) 'Open' describes the state of being open and 'opened' describes the process of being opened
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| #4 (permalink) Fri May 13, 2011 23:45 pm these libraries and open vs. opened |
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| Alan wrote: |
| 'That' in your sentence is called a clause connector because it joins two clauses ... |
In other words, Saneta, the word 'that' functions as a conjunction. And you will find 'that' listed as such in dictionaries.
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