the song <that> we’ll play

[lukassyo]

Hi guys,

Whats the correct form?

This is the song that we’ll play tonight.
Or
This is the song we’ll play tonight.

I’m confused about “that”, when I have to use it or not.

Thank you.

 

[entangledbank]

Both are equally correct. 'That' is optional when it represents the object of the relative clause: we'll play the song tonight. It is required if it represents the subject: This song brought us together, so this is the song that brought us together.

 

[lukassyo]

Both are equally correct. 'That' is optional when it represents the object of the relative clause: we'll play the song tonight. It is required if it represents the subject: This song brought us together, so this is the song that brought us together.

I got it! Thank u so much. 😁