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We did all 'that' we possibly could to persuade her to come.
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Peaceblinkfriend  #542714  Thu, 17 Jul 08 04:30 AM

We did all that we possibly could to persuade her to come.

 

I wonder what 'that' does to the sentence.

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CalifJim  #542777  Thu, 17 Jul 08 08:46 AM
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I wonder what 'that' does to the sentence.
Does to the sentence?  It introduces the subordinate clause we possibly could.  It's an optional element, so it is often omitted.

I'm not sure that answers your question, but try again if you need further information. 

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