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Nikola Radulovic Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Comma?
Is the following sentence correct regarding the use of the commas?
In Rome, there is a group of people that conduct suspicious activities, what should be observed by the local police department.
In Rome, there is a group of people that conduct suspicious activities, what should be observed by the local police department.
Top answer
Almost! The term "what should be observed" is incorrect. The correct version will depend on whether it is the people who should be observed by the police - or the activities!
- Almost!
- The term "what should be observed" is incorrect.
- The correct version will depend on whether it is the people who should be observed by the police - or the activities!
- I would suggest: In Rome, there is a group of people who conduct suspicious activities that should be observed by the local police department.
- (The police should be observing the suspicious activities) or: In Rome, there is a group of people who conduct suspicious activities and who should be observed by the local police department.
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Almost! The term "what should be observed" is incorrect.
The correct version will depend on whether it is the people who should be observed by the police - or the activities! I would suggest:
In Rome, there is a group of people who conduct suspicious activities that should be observed by the local police department. (The police should be observing the suspicious activities)
The correct version will depend on whether it is the people who should be observed by the police - or the activities! I would suggest:
In Rome, there is a group of people who conduct suspicious activities that should be observed by the local police department. (The police should be observing the suspicious activities)
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