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Abil Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Either ... or
Moreover, many villages of the refugees are still occupied either by the settlers or the security forces.
Do I need a "by" between the words "or" and "the" (highlighted)? Or, is it okay without it? Thanks.
Do I need a "by" between the words "or" and "the" (highlighted)? Or, is it okay without it? Thanks.
Top answer
No.
- No.
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In my opinion, yes.
"Moreover, many villages of the refugees are still occupied either by the settlers or by the security forces."
"Moreover, many villages of the refugees are still occupied by either the settlers or the security forces."
It would be more natural to say "many of the refugee villages".
"Moreover, many villages of the refugees are still occupied either by the settlers or by the security forces."
"Moreover, many villages of the refugees are still occupied by either the settlers or the security forces."
It would be more natural to say "many of the refugee villages".
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Mr WordyIn my opinion, yes."Moreover, man
"Moreover, many villages of the refugees are still occupied either by the settlers or by the security forces."
"Moreover, many villages of the refugees are still occupied by either the settlers or the security forces."
It would be more natural to say "many of the refugee villages".
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Thanks Mr Wordy and Yoong Liat. Actually, I know this grammar rule, but I very often come across sentences that do not conform to this rule. That is why I asked your opinion.
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