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Adjective clause
This question is from "Understanding and Using English Grammar, by Betty Azar. (4th ed.) p292, Exercise 47. Number 7."
How do you combine the two sentences below?
a. According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem,
b. A solution to this problem can and must be found.
In the Answer keys, they are combined as follow.
According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem, to which a solution can and must be found.
But I think, 'to which a soluion' should be changed into 'a solution to which'
Am I wrong? If so, please let me know what I am confused with.
Thank you.
How do you combine the two sentences below?
a. According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem,
b. A solution to this problem can and must be found.
In the Answer keys, they are combined as follow.
According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem, to which a solution can and must be found.
But I think, 'to which a soluion' should be changed into 'a solution to which'
Am I wrong? If so, please let me know what I am confused with.
Thank you.
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To me, your suggestion is also correct.
- To me, your suggestion is also correct.
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They are different constructions.
According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem, to which a solution can and must be found. (relative clause)
According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem, a solution to which can and must be found. (noun phrase in apposi
According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem, to which a solution can and must be found. (relative clause)
According to many education officials, “math phobia” (that is, a fear of mathematics) is a widespread problem, a solution to which can and must be found. (noun phrase in apposi
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