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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Use of "that of"
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
1. My greatest pride is taken in that of the soldiers.
2. My greatest pride is taken in the soldier.
I believe I'm overthinking all of it but need to be sure. Thanks!
1. My greatest pride is taken in that of the soldiers.
2. My greatest pride is taken in the soldier.
I believe I'm overthinking all of it but need to be sure. Thanks!
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Hi, Which of the following sentences is written correctly? 1. My greatest pride is taken in that of the soldiers.
- Hi, Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
- 1.
- My greatest pride is taken in that of the soldiers.
- ' That' has to refer to something earlier in the context.
- In this sentence, it refers to 'pride'.
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Hi,
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
1. My greatest pride is taken in that of the soldiers.
'That' has to refer to something earlier in the context. In this sentence, it refers to 'pride'.
What you are saying is
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
1. My greatest pride is taken in that of the soldiers.
'That' has to refer to something earlier in the context. In this sentence, it refers to 'pride'.
What you are saying is
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