Meaning of the word “their” in the context
Racists don’t usually take the interests of members of the group they oppress as relevant to their actions. They are typically content to cause suffering to some racial groups because they believe that they are somehow inferior to the racists’ racial group.
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In the context above, the word "their" makes me confused. Does it refer to "racists" or "members of the group"? Could you give me an example of the first sentence?
And what does the word "take" mean?
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XVI In the context above, the word "their" makes me confused. Does it refer to "racists" or "members of the group"? Racists.
- XVI In the context above, the word "their" makes me confused.
- Does it refer to "racists" or "members of the group"?
- Racists.
- The writer is tossing a lot of pronouns around.
- I'm surprised you aren't asking about "they believe that they", because I had to read that twice.
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XVIIn the context above, the word "their" makes me confused. Does it refer to "racists" or "members of the group"?
Racists. The writer is tossing a lot of pronouns around. I'm surprised you aren't asking about "they believe that they", because I had to read that twice. Beware the pronoun.
XVIAnd what does the word "take" mean?
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