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Ojala when introducing a subjunctive phrase

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In the grammar section Ojalá with the subjunctive it states Ojalá can introduce a subjunctive phrase with or without the relative pronoun Que. But there are no examples of when and when not to use Que, is there a grammar rule as to when you use this pronoun or can you introduce a subjunctive phrase either with or without the pronoun equally, im just not clear on this. Thanks.

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updated Sep 10, 2015
posted by bellevueace
What chileno & JulianChivi say confirms that as a non native speaker you can use it or not until you determine the preference in the area where you live. - Jubilado, Sep 9, 2015

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I cannot find anything about a rule. So based on what I am thinking on how it is used:

Ojalá (que) sea de provecho esta situación.

updated Sep 9, 2015
posted by chileno
I agree. It seems to be regional - 005faa61, Sep 9, 2015
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In English we can say something like "I know that the book is here somewhere" or "I know the book is here somewhere." The use of "that" is entirely optional, just a matter of personal preference.

In the same way, I hear "Ojalá que él venga" and "Ojalá él venga" with roughly equal frequency.

updated Sep 10, 2015
posted by jtaniel
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So theres no hard and fast rule to using it then? Thanks for that.

updated Sep 9, 2015
posted by bellevueace