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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Science & IT
Using 'where' in an adjective clause to describe a case
Is this sentence correct, or do I need to change 'where' to 'which' (or something else)?
"We report on two forensic autopsy cases, both with insulin therapy of type 2 diabetes, where a large injection of insulin is suspected."
Thank you for your help!
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"We report on two forensic autopsy cases, both with insulin therapy of type 2 diabetes, where a large injection of insulin is suspected."
Thank you for your help!
B
Top answer
Don't change "where" - it's fine as is. The sentence, however, is stilted. " You could dispense with the word "victim", but even the dead deserve a little dignity.
- Don't change "where" - it's fine as is.
- The sentence, however, is stilted.
- " You could dispense with the word "victim", but even the dead deserve a little dignity.
- That would be your call.
- Sincerely, John
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Don't change "where" - it's fine as is.
The sentence, however, is stilted.
How about:
"We report on two forensic autopsy cases, each victim with Type 2 diabetes under insulin therapy, where a large injection of insulin is suspected."
You could dispense with the word "victim", but even the dead deserve a little dignity. That would be your call.
Sincerely
The sentence, however, is stilted.
How about:
"We report on two forensic autopsy cases, each victim with Type 2 diabetes under insulin therapy, where a large injection of insulin is suspected."
You could dispense with the word "victim", but even the dead deserve a little dignity. That would be your call.
Sincerely
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Thank you John!
Your suggestion is great! I will pass the suggestion on to my colleague.
Brian
Your suggestion is great! I will pass the suggestion on to my colleague.
Brian
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Actually, it's not great; it's grammatically incorrect, because the phrase starting with "each victim" is a dangling modifier.
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As it stands, you are correct. However I think the intent of the clause is either each a victim or both victims. Either change would take care of the dangling business.
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