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Pructus Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Whatever their type

Every society needs heroes, and every society has them. Some heroes shine in the face of great adversity, performing amazing deeds in difficult situations; other heroes do their work quietly, unnoticed by most of us, but making a difference in the lives of other people. Whatever their type, heroes are selfless people who perform extraordinary acts. The true mark of heroes lies not necessarily in the result of their actions, but in what they are willing to do for others and for their chosen causes. Even if they fail, their determination lives on to inspire the rest of us. Their glory lies not in their achievements but in their sacrifices.
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Hi,

In the above passage, is the underlined "whatever their type" correct?
I have thought that it should be "whatever their type is".
Is it also correct without "is"?
  

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pructus *** *** *** Hi,In the above passage, is the underlined "whatever their type" correct? Yes, it is correct. I have thought that it should be "whatever their type is".

— JohnParis

  • pructus *** *** *** Hi,In the above passage, is the underlined "whatever their type" correct?
  • Yes, it is correct.
  • I have thought that it should be "whatever their type is".
  • You can say this, and you can also say "whatever their type may be" plus a few other variations.
  • But, in my opinion , there is no need to add additional words when whatever you add is already taken as understood in the original underlined sentence.
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pructus*** *** *** Hi,In the above passage, is the underlined "whatever their type" correct? Yes, it is correct.
I have thought that it should be "whatever their type is". You can say this, and you can also say "whatever their type may be" plus a few other variations. But,
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Oh, I see...

Thanks, John!!
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My pleasure, Pructus
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