Can one use:
1) The riots, during the first months of the year, were very violent.
instead of:
1a) The riots, which took place during the first months of the year, were very violent.
Can one use:
2) The riots, after the resignation of the prime minister, were very violent.
instead of:
2a) The riots, which took place after the resignation of the prime minister, were very violent.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Yes, but the commas are awkward and should be omitted. Riots happen more than once.
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Yes, but the commas are awkward and should be omitted. Riots happen more than once.