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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Are commas needed AND which verb should I use

It is hereby certified that Michael Smith (,) having successfully completed the course of study(,) was/has been awarded the Diploma in Network Systems and Security.

1. Are the commas in brackets needed?
2. Which verb should I use?

Thanks.
  

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tamguatlay 1. Are the commas in brackets needed? Yes.

— CalifJim

  • tamguatlay 1.
  • Are the commas in brackets needed?
  • Yes.
  • That's always the case after a name that specifies a unique individual.
  • tamguatlay 2.
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tamguatlay1. Are the commas in brackets needed?
Yes. That's always the case after a name that specifies a unique individual.
tamguatlay2. Which verb should I use?
has been awarded (or even is awarded)

CJ
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