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Rommel Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Should I include 'in them' after 'behavior'? Are the two given sentences acceptable?

Should I include 'in them' after 'behavior'? Are the two given sentences acceptable?

1. In addition to being attentive to their children, parents have to be wary of any signs of unusual /strange behavior in them.
2. In addition to being attentive to their children, parents have to be wary of any unusual /strange behavior in them.
  

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I'd say by them.

  • I'd say by them.
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3 Answers
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Would it be acceptable if I omit 'signs of' between 'of' and 'unusual'?

In addition to being attentive to their children, parents have to be wary of any unusual behavior by them.

What is the difference between saying 'be wary of any signs of unusual behavior' and 'be wary o
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Would it be acceptable if I omit 'signs of' between 'of' and 'unusual'? Yes

signs of suggests the unusual behavior may be difficult to detect.

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