Is the sentence correct?
Dear teachers,
Recently, I have come across such a sentence:
We can't stop at Chinese elements, we must incorporate elements of modern China, whether China's world-leading technology or cutting-edge products.
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202111/05/WS6184e924a310cdd39bc739df.html
Personally, there are three errors in the sentence:
- a) To make the sentence logical, we should add “traditional” before “Chinese elements”;
- b) the comma after “elements” is wrongly used;
- c) “whether” is also wrongly used----it should be replaced by “be it”;
But I want to hear your opinions. Thank you!
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Personally, there are three errors in the sentence: a) To make the sentence logical, we should add “traditional” before “Chinese elements”; Y es b) the comma after “elements” is wrongly used; Yes, use a period. c) “whether” is also wrongly used----it should be replaced by “be it”; No, The reference is to 'elements', so say 'be they'. Clive
- Personally, there are three errors in the sentence: a) To make the sentence logical, we should add “traditional” before “Chinese elements”; Y es b) the comma after “elements” is wrongly used; Yes, use a period.
- c) “whether” is also wrongly used----it should be replaced by “be it”; No, The reference is to 'elements', so say 'be they'.
- Clive
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Personally, there are three errors in the sentence:
- a) To make the sentence logical, we should add “traditional” before “Chinese elements”; Yes
- b) the comma after “elements” is wrongly used; Yes, use a period.
- c) “whether” is also wrongly used----it should be replaced by “be it”; No, The reference is to 'elements', so say 'be they'.
- Clive
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