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Andrei Posted 21 years ago
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Pruning
Nine out of 10 European Union citizens know little or nothing about the new EU constitution, a study suggests.
But half of the 25,000 people polled by the EU said they would vote in favour of the treaty, which faces referendums in 10 of 25 member states.
The UK was the only country where more of those questioned were against the constitution than in favour.
Look at the last sentence of the above. I would like to prune it.
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Nine out of 10 European Union citizens know little or nothing about the new EU constitution, a study suggests.
But half of the 25,000 people polled by the EU said they would vote in favour of the treaty, which faces referendums in 10 of 25 member states.
The UK was the only country where more of those questioned were against the constitution.
Is it correct? I believe it makes a sensible sentence. Would you agree?
But half of the 25,000 people polled by the EU said they would vote in favour of the treaty, which faces referendums in 10 of 25 member states.
The UK was the only country where more of those questioned were against the constitution than in favour.
Look at the last sentence of the above. I would like to prune it.
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Nine out of 10 European Union citizens know little or nothing about the new EU constitution, a study suggests.
But half of the 25,000 people polled by the EU said they would vote in favour of the treaty, which faces referendums in 10 of 25 member states.
The UK was the only country where more of those questioned were against the constitution.
Is it correct? I believe it makes a sensible sentence. Would you agree?
Top answer
It is sensible if we think about it, but we are somewhat confused as to whether it means: 'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in favour' OR 'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in other EU countries'. Clarity is of the essence.
- It is sensible if we think about it, but we are somewhat confused as to whether it means: 'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in favour' OR 'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in other EU countries'.
- Clarity is of the essence.
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It is sensible if we think about it, but we are somewhat confused as to whether it means:
'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in favour'
OR
'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in other EU countries'.
Clarity is of the essence.
'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in favour'
OR
'more of those questioned were against the constitution than in other EU countries'.
Clarity is of the essence.
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