I think I know that when he left the job.
Correct answer: C. That when
- A. I think
- B. I know
- C. That when
- D. Left the job
Explanation
The sentence "I think I know that when he left the job" contains an error in the word usage.The phrase "that when" is the correct answer because it is the phrase that is used incorrectly. The sentence is trying to express a specific time, but "that when" is a redundant and unclear phrase. Instead, the sentence should use "when" alone or rephrase it to make it clear, such as "I think I know when he left the job" or "I remember when he left the job".
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