0
Rommel Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

I've correctly used 'also' in the sentence, haven't I?

I've correctly used 'also' in the sentence, haven't I?

As a result of famine, many Somali mothers and infants died early. There were also children who suffered from impaired growth and development.

  

Top answer

Rommel I've correctly used 'also' in the sentence, haven't I? Use of 'also' to refer to an additional information is OK. But, the sentence does not definitely indicate that their death was due to the famine.

  • Rommel I've correctly used 'also' in the sentence, haven't I?
  • Use of 'also' to refer to an additional information is OK.
  • But, the sentence does not definitely indicate that their death was due to the famine.
  • I would say this: The famine resulted in the death of many infants and mothers, and it led to many children suffering from impaired growth and development.
  • Here 'and' does not necessitate 'also'.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
RommelI've correctly used 'also' in the sentence, haven't I?

Use of 'also' to refer to an additional information is OK. But, the sentence does not definitely indicate that their death was due to the famine.

I would say this:

The famine resulted in the death of many infants and mothers, and it led to many children suffering from impaire

Related Questions