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NL888 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Should "those opposed" be "those who oppose"?
Context:
I shall on all subjects have a policy to recommend, but none to enforce against the will of the people. Laws are to govern all alike—those opposed as well as those who favor them. I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
I shall on all subjects have a policy to recommend, but none to enforce against the will of the people. Laws are to govern all alike—those opposed as well as those who favor them. I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
Top answer
No. "Those opposed" is fine.
- No.
- "Those opposed" is fine.
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So "opposed" here equals to "who oppose"?
I don't understand the grammatical structure.
I don't understand the grammatical structure.
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It is a post-modifier, which is a common construction for past participles, particularly when they are part of a phrase or reduced clause.
John, although born to poor parents, is a great success.
People born in poverty seldom achieve success.
This dinner, elegantly served on golden plates, was perfect for the king's banquet.
John, although born to poor parents, is a great success.
People born in poverty seldom achieve success.
This dinner, elegantly served on golden plates, was perfect for the king's banquet.
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