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Jigneshbharati Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Being male

I just saw an article on EnglishForward.

90 advantages of being Male.

I understand the meaning but again why do we need "being"?

Would it be still not grammatically correct-90 advantages of Male?

I am sorry but I just want to clear my doubt!

Thanks

  

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Jigneshbharati Would it be still not grammatically correct-90 advantages of Male? No. Male is an adjective.

  • Jigneshbharati Would it be still not grammatically correct-90 advantages of Male?
  • No.
  • Male is an adjective.
  • An adjective cannot be the object of a preposition.
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JigneshbharatiWould it be still not grammatically correct-90 advantages of Male?

No. Male is an adjective. An adjective cannot be the object of a preposition.

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