Initial investigations have shown that the explosions were a deliberate act. One person has died and 8 others have been injured. Further investigation is underway.
I edit it into:
Investigation has shown that the explosions were preplanned. One died and eight injured. Further investigation is underway.
Is my edition acceptable?
Top answer
You would need a verb in your second sentence, for example, One died and eight were injured.
— Elanguest
You would need a verb in your second sentence, for example, One died and eight were injured.
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