The sentence is correct as it is. The word "that" properly introduces the clause, so no changes are necessary.
Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence? Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)
The movie,
that
was over two hours long, was not as interesting as I thought it would be
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am i correct
Yes, you are correct! The pronoun "that" in the sentence "The movie, that was over two hours long, was not as interesting as I thought it would be" is used appropriately to introduce the clause. However, it's worth noting that "which" is often preferred in this context, especially in American English. So, the sentence could also be phrased as: "The movie, which was over two hours long, was not as interesting as I thought it would be." But your use of "that" is also acceptable in some contexts.
or is it which
In the context of your sentence, "which" would be the more appropriate choice, as it typically introduces non-restrictive clauses (adding extra information that isn't essential to the main point). So, the corrected sentence would be:
"The movie, which was over two hours long, was not as interesting as I thought it would be."
However, "that" can be used in restrictive clauses. In your original sentence, because the clause is non-restrictive (providing additional, non-essential information about the movie), "which" would be the better option.
In summary, while both "that" and "which" can be grammatically correct in different contexts, "which" is preferred here.