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Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
What portion of the two years???
Please look at the following sentence.
We are particularly interested in learning what portion of the two years Mr. Willis spent at Mainframe Resolutions was devoted exclusively to systems programming.
Could you tell me what the real identity of "what" is?
Is it a relative pronoun or just interrogative ? Do I have to translate it as how much portion of the two years?
It is very difficult for me. Could you help me with understand that sentence?
Thank you for your answer in advance.
We are particularly interested in learning what portion of the two years Mr. Willis spent at Mainframe Resolutions was devoted exclusively to systems programming.
Could you tell me what the real identity of "what" is?
Is it a relative pronoun or just interrogative ? Do I have to translate it as how much portion of the two years?
It is very difficult for me. Could you help me with understand that sentence?
Thank you for your answer in advance.
Top answer
It's an adjective modifying 'portion'. Compare: I'm interested in learning your name ~ in learning what name you prefer to be called. " I hope this helps.
- It's an adjective modifying 'portion'.
- Compare: I'm interested in learning your name ~ in learning what name you prefer to be called.
- " I hope this helps.
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It's an adjective modifying 'portion'.
Compare: I'm interested in learning your name ~ in learning what name you prefer to be called.
The response to the statement above, the other person might say, "June through August was the portion of the year that he spent...."
I hope this helps.
Compare: I'm interested in learning your name ~ in learning what name you prefer to be called.
The response to the statement above, the other person might say, "June through August was the portion of the year that he spent...."
I hope this helps.
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Thanks to you, I could know it clearly. Thank you so much for your answer,Mr.Philip
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