Double Words: That That | Conjunction, Determiner, Pronoun, or Adverb?

The video tutorial explores the concept of double words, focusing on the double 'that'. It explains how double 'that' functions in sentences, often involving a subordinating conjunction and a demonstrative adjective, pronoun, or adverb. Examples are provided to illustrate these uses, and suggestions are given for rewriting sentences to avoid awkwardness. The tutorial also covers the use of double 'that' as an adverb, showing how it can indicate intensity or degree, and offers alternatives for sentence construction.

What is the primary focus of the lesson introduced in the video?

• The importance of punctuation.

• The concept of double 'that' in sentences.

• The use of double negatives in English.

• The history of echo words.

In the sentence 'I think that that dress will not please everyone', what role does the first 'that' play?

• A subordinating conjunction.

• An adverb.

• A demonstrative adjective.

• A pronoun.

How can the sentence 'I believe that that will not please everyone' be rewritten to avoid awkwardness?

• I believe it will not please everyone.

• I believe that this will not please everyone.

• I believe that the dress will not please everyone.

• I believe that it will not please everyone.

In the example 'It is my opinion that that much plastic surgery didn't make her more attractive', what is the function of the second 'that'?

• A demonstrative adjective.

• A subordinating conjunction.

• A pronoun.

• An adverb.

Which word can replace the second 'that' in the sentence 'It is my opinion that that much plastic surgery didn't make her more attractive'?

• So

• Such

• Very

• Much