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Tolerance Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Who is meant in the sentence?

Hi folks

I met a sentence which causes confusion to me. Here it is:

"During the Gulf War he (Andy McNab) commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'."

The part highlighted in royal blue colour, who do they mean? Andy McNab himself or Andy McNab's commanding officer? From my point of view, they mean Andy McNab's commanding officer, but when I remember that saying "her highnessy", meaning her herself, is possible, then I’m not fully sure.

Thanks
  

Top answer

" Hi; This phrase: in the words of his commanding officer, tells us that the following quotation ( "will remain in regimental history for ever'') was said by McNab's commanding officer. These words were his (the officer's) spoken words.

— AlpheccaStars

  • " Hi; This phrase: in the words of his commanding officer, tells us that the following quotation ( "will remain in regimental history for ever'') was said by McNab's commanding officer.
  • These words were his (the officer's) spoken words.
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tolerance"During the Gulf War he (Andy McNab) commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'."
Hi;

This phrase:

in the words of his commanding officer,

tells us that the following quotation ("will remain in regimental history for ever'') was
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AlpheccaStars,

Thanks for being prompt and ensuring
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