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Pokh Posted 15 years ago
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Archaeologists have shown that ingesting lead in drinking water was a significant health hazard for the ancient Romans, like that of modern Americans.

Is above sentence correct? Can "that" refer to entire noun clause ingesting lead in drinking water was a significant health hazard
  

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The sentence is a little muddy, but I suppose that is what was intended.

— Mister Micawber

  • The sentence is a little muddy, but I suppose that is what was intended.
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The sentence is a little muddy, but I suppose that is what was intended.
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Mister MicawberThe sentence is a little muddy, but I suppose that is what was intended.
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But , shouldn't that refer to ingesting lead in drinking water was is a significant health hazard?
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As I said, the sentence is a little muddy. It really needs recasting.
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