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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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that was ripped off
A roof [that was] ripped off by strong winds flew over and chopped off the head of an evacuee.
Is that was optional?
Thanks.
Is that was optional?
Thanks.
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It's optional, but I prefer it in this case, because it then sounds less like a headline that are often abbreviated.
- It's optional, but I prefer it in this case, because it then sounds less like a headline that are often abbreviated.
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It's optional, but I prefer it in this case, because it then sounds less like a headline that are often abbreviated.
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Philip it then sounds less like a headlineThis impression really helps! I never knew the difference but as soon as I read this, it hit me where I always see constructions like this. CNN!
Thank you, Philip.
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