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Taka Posted 21 years ago
About the infinitive 'to explain', does it refer to 'other scientific theories' (i.e modifying the noun in front), or 'complementing' (i.e.working as an adjective).
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to explain
Multiculturalism has gained the status of a general theory, complementing other scientific theories to explain human behavior.
About the infinitive 'to explain', does it refer to 'other scientific theories' (i.e modifying the noun in front), or 'complementing' (i.e.working as an adjective).
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I hope I understand the point of your question, Taka. I read the intent this way: Multiculturalism, recently elevated to the status of a general theory, complements other theories that already exist as explanations of human behavior.
- I hope I understand the point of your question, Taka.
- I read the intent this way: Multiculturalism, recently elevated to the status of a general theory, complements other theories that already exist as explanations of human behavior.
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I hope I understand the point of your question, Taka.
I read the intent this way:
Multiculturalism, recently elevated to the status of a general theory, complements other theories that already exist as explanations of human behavior.
I read the intent this way:
Multiculturalism, recently elevated to the status of a general theory, complements other theories that already exist as explanations of human behavior.
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