When can I omit a redundant 'that'?

Asked Jun 17 '20 at 14:07

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Can I omit a 'that' from the sentence

I am confident that that can make me $50

so that it becomes

I am confident that can make me $50 Please and thank you.

edited Jun 21 '20 at 03:58

asked Jun 17 '20 at 14:07

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You can always omit anything that's redundant. That's what "redundant" means. Or are you really wondering how to determine what's redundant and what isn't? Because the two thats in this case are not redundant at all. They are two completely different words that serve two completely unrelated functions. In the sentence Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo, none of the buffalos are redundant. – RegDwigнt Jun 17 '20 at 14:21
You may want to read these two Q&A threads from the site: The double 'that' problem (ELU) and Omission of "that" (ELL). – Wehage Jun 17 '20 at 14:24

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