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Ahn Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

a usage of 'what' here

They follow the rules for what, they are letting fear lead them.

->How is 'what' used here?
  

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How is ' what' used here? Beats me. It's a very awkward run-on sentence.

  • How is ' what' used here?
  • Beats me.
  • It's a very awkward run-on sentence.
  • Perhaps the intent is as follows: They follow the rules for what?
  • = What do they follow the rules for?
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How is 'what' used here?
Beats me. It's a very awkward run-on sentence.

Perhaps the intent is as follows:

They follow the rules for what? = What do they follow the rules for? = Why do they follow the rules?
They are letting fear lead them.


CJ
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Thank you, CalifJim.

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