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Musicgold Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Might not otherwise have had
Hi,
The following sentence is from a report. I feel the underlined part is too complicated. Is there a better way of writing it?
It provides a source of financing to firms that might not otherwise have had access to markets.
Thanks,
MG.
The following sentence is from a report. I feel the underlined part is too complicated. Is there a better way of writing it?
It provides a source of financing to firms that might not otherwise have had access to markets.
Thanks,
MG.
Top answer
You'd have to give up certain aspects of the statement, but they're probably present in prior context anyway. to firms that require it. to firms that have been shut out.
- You'd have to give up certain aspects of the statement, but they're probably present in prior context anyway.
- to firms that require it.
- to firms that have been shut out.
- to firms otherwise denied access to markets.
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You'd have to give up certain aspects of the statement, but they're probably present in prior context anyway.
to firms that require it.
to firms that have been shut out.
to firms otherwise denied access to markets.
(The modal and the past perfect of course have something to say.)
to firms that require it.
to firms that have been shut out.
to firms otherwise denied access to markets.
(The modal and the past perfect of course have something to say.)
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MusicgoldI feel the underlined part is too complicated.I don't agree. I would leave it as is.
CJ
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Thanks folks.
How about this?
firms that otherwise not have had access...
CalifJim I don't agree. I would leave it as is.
How about this?
firms that otherwise not have had access...
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Musicgold firms that otherwise not have had access.... . . firms that otherwise have not had access. . .
I doubt this changes the advice.
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MusicgoldHow about this?No. That's worse. The not is in the wrong place (See Avangi's correction), and the meaning changes from "maybe" to "definitely".
firms that otherwise not have had access...
The combination "might not otherwise have [Past participle]" is very good, in my o
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