Hello, "Stalin was certain that the revolt of the German people would happen spontaneously, its seeds [being] naturally present in the fascist nature of German society and the retrograde character of the war."
Is [being] necessary in this sentence?
Thank you.
Top answer
No. It works with or without 'being'. CJ
— CalifJim
No.
It works with or without 'being'.
CJ
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