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Pokh Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Relative clause

1.The studies indicate the economic contribution of Ethiopia's livestock is 3.5 times higher than current estimates.

2.The studies indicate dolphins to be capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror.

3.The studies indicate that dolphins are capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror.

I am quite confused... When should I use INDICATE followed by that? In first sentence ..though indicate is followed by clause THAT is elided.. whereas in second its not.. Please help me understand..

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5 times higher than current estimates. The studies indicate dolphins to be capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror. The studies indicate that dolphins are capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror.

— CalifJim

  • 5 times higher than current estimates.
  • The studies indicate dolphins to be capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror.
  • The studies indicate that dolphins are capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror.
  • If you use "to be", you can't use "that" (Sentence 2).
  • Otherwise, you can use "that" (Sentence 3) or omit it (Sentence 1), as you like.
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pokh1.The studies indicate the economic contribution of Ethiopia's livestock is 3.5 times higher than current estimates.
2.The studies indicate dolphins to be capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror.
3.The studies indicate that dolphins are capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror.
If you use "to be", you can't use "that" (Sentence 2).
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