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Vsuresh Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Sentence correctness

Hi

Please tell me if 'both' is necessary here.

John and Jane (who were actually half brother and sister) both have red hair.

  

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It is not technically required, but I'd say it might be necessary for the sense, depending on … wait for it … context. You are talking about a trait shared by two relatives.

  • It is not technically required, but I'd say it might be necessary for the sense, depending on … wait for it … context.
  • You are talking about a trait shared by two relatives.
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It is not technically required, but I'd say it might be necessary for the sense, depending on … wait for it … context. You are talking about a trait shared by two relatives.

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