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Are both of the following correct? If so, when should each be used?

The dog I kicked is sad.

The dog that I kicked is sad.

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Both are correct. The relative pronoun "that" can be omitted when it is the object of the verb in the relative clause (the verb "kicked" in your example)

It is a matter of free choice whether you omit it or nor not. Both forms are equally grammatical, equally natural, equally formal.

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