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Maple Posted 20 years ago
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Please paraphrase these two sentences

It is unclear what luring was required, given his compulsive behavior. And in what sense was his will operative?

What does "require" mean? Of what part of speech is "will" and "operative" respectively???

Please kindly paraphrase these two sentences for me.

My comprehension: Considering his compsulsive behavior, it is unclear what luring was necessary.....(I couldn't read the rest)
  

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Required = necessary Will is a noun and operative is a predicate adjective modifying will . Considering his compulsive behavior, it is unclear what luring was necessary -- Correct. And in what sense was his will operative?

  • Required = necessary Will is a noun and operative is a predicate adjective modifying will .
  • Considering his compulsive behavior, it is unclear what luring was necessary -- Correct.
  • And in what sense was his will operative?
  • = in what way was his willpower used/involved?
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Required = necessary
Will is a noun and operative is a predicate adjective modifying will.
Considering his compulsive behavior, it is unclear what luring was necessary -- Correct.
And in what sense was his will operative? = in what way was his willpower used/involved?
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Mister MicawberRequired = necessary
Will is a noun and operative is a predicate adjective modifying will.
Considering his compulsive behavior, it is unclear what luring was necessary -- Correct.
And in what sense was his will operative? = in what way was his willpower used/involved?

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Due to the widespread availability of imported food ,even ordinary people diets are becomeing internationalized

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