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Tara2 Posted 6 years ago
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'some' + noun + defining clause

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Does the relative clause in 1 and 2 modify "some franchisees" of just "franchisees"? 1- "Some franchisees, who may not have been careful when choosing their franchise, aren´t able to make their business a success"2- "Some franchisees who may not have been careful when choosing their franchise aren´t able to make their business a success"
  

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Tara2 Does the relative clause in 1 and 2 modify "some franchisees" of just "franchisees"? Just "franchisees". "some" is a determiner, and as far as I know, determiners are rarely modified.

— CalifJim

  • Tara2 Does the relative clause in 1 and 2 modify "some franchisees" of just "franchisees"?
  • Just "franchisees".
  • "some" is a determiner, and as far as I know, determiners are rarely modified.
  • CJ
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Tara2Does the relative clause in 1 and 2 modify "some franchisees" of just "franchisees"?

Just "franchisees". "some" is a determiner, and as far as I know, determiners are rarely modified.

CJ

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