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Old June 18, 2013, 09:58 AM
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Un caso de "que" vs "lo que"
El plan de que los estudiantes participen en las actividades es caro
Can we use "que" instead of "lo que" here? And why do we use "lo que" here?
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There is no "lo que" here, and it wouldn't be used.

Your structure is "de que". "Los estudiantes" is independent from that "que".
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El plan de que los estudiantes participen en las actividades es caro
Do you mind if I try to translate into English because I'm not sure on "de que?"

The plan for the students to participate in activities, is too expensive.

or

The plan in order for the students to participate in activities is too expensive.

How far am I off?
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Do you mind if I try to translate into English because I'm not sure on "de que?"

The plan for the students to participate in activities,(no comma here) is too expensive.

or

The plan in order for the students to participate in activities is too expensive.

How far am I off?
It's OK, but I would use in which.
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It's OK, but I would use in which.
How?
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How?
The plan in which the students participate ....

Lo que seems to translate to in which or that which, but now I thinking lo cual may be better
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Yeah yeah...I got mixed up... as his Spanish was weird.... no wonder...
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I meant "de que," sorry.
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I meant "de que," sorry.
Do not worry. But don't do it again.... (just kidding)

Back to your question.

I don't think you can do away with the "de" in that particular example.

Why? Others will be able to tell you about that, even laepelba knows more grammar than I do.

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@Ratoygato: What is then your question?
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Angélica: Se equivocó, la pregunta era:

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El plan de que los estudiantes participen en las actividades es caro
Can we use "que" instead of "de que" here? And why do we use "de que" here?
Eso es lo que entendí al final.
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