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Anon f8r Posted 17 years ago
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The Cultural Revolution, which began in the mid 60s, was a disaster.

The Cultural Revolution, which began in the mid 60s, was a disaster.
The Cultural Revolution, begun in the mid 60s, was a disaster.

Are both of them correct?

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Yes, they are both correct.

  • Yes, they are both correct.
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Yes, they are both correct. 
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HongkieThe Cultural Revolution, which began in the mid 60s, was a disaster.
The Cultural Revolution, begun in the mid 60s, was a disaster.

Are both of them correct?
Both are correct but there is a subtle difference in meaning. The first ("which began") carries the implication that the cultural revolution happened without any deliberate intent on th

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