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yunus  +  145676 Fri, 07 Oct 05 09:03 PM

hi,

i sometimes see somewhere that sentence "the accident happened that i was walking on the pavement." but i don't use that i usually use when like this sentences. by the way is it right to use that like this sentences. Or how should i use that in any sentences

thanks in advance.

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Clive  +  145738 Sat, 08 Oct 05 01:56 AM

Hi Yunus,

i sometimes see somewhere that sentence "the accident happened that i was walking on the pavement." but i don't use that i usually use when like this sentences. by the way is it right to use that like this sentences. No, it's wrong to use 'that' like this. You're right, use 'when' or perhaps, 'while'.

Best wishes, Clive

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CalifJim  +  145807 Sat, 08 Oct 05 09:03 AM
Are you sure you heard it correctly?
You can say, "What happened was that I was walking on the pavement, and an accident occurred."
Maybe something like that is what you heard?

CJ

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yunus  +  145882 Sat, 08 Oct 05 03:30 PM
maybe it can be as you say CJ. I don't remember exactly. but i don't know how i should use that. where and when?
CalifJim  +  145948 Sat, 08 Oct 05 08:02 PM
That is a very big question.  You will need to make more posts with sentences using "that" and let all of us try to help.
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