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Northwind Posted 18 years ago
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The boys dancing on the stage are Bob's teammates.
Is #2 redundant or wordy? Is #1 better?
#1: The boys dancing on the stage are Bob's teammates.
#2: The boys who are dancing on the stage are Bob's teammates.
#1: The boys dancing on the stage are Bob's teammates.
#2: The boys who are dancing on the stage are Bob's teammates.
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IMO, number one is better. The "who are" is unnecessary. I'd call it "wordy," but I don't think "redundant" is the correct word to describe an optional form.
- IMO, number one is better.
- The "who are" is unnecessary.
- I'd call it "wordy," but I don't think "redundant" is the correct word to describe an optional form.
- - A.
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IMO, number one is better. The "who are" is unnecessary. I'd call it "wordy," but I don't think "redundant" is the correct word to describe an optional form. - A.
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