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Abil Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

With the demise of

a. The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place to live in. Although the super power rivalry is gone with the demise of , a new balance of power has now begun to take shape as continues to boost its military power with the aid of its economic gains.



b. The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place to live in. Although with the demise of the super power rivalry is gone, a new balance of power has now begun to take shape as continues to boost its military power with the aid of its economic gains.

Is the placement of "with the demise of Soviet Union" in both a) and b) OK? Are there any other mistakes?
  

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Hi, a. The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place to live in. Although the super power rivalry is gone with the demise of the Soviet Union, a new balance of power has now begun to take shape as China continues to boost its military power with the aid of its economic gains.

  • Hi, a.
  • The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place to live in.
  • Although the super power rivalry is gone with the demise of the Soviet Union, a new balance of power has now begun to take shape as China continues to boost its military power with the aid of its economic gains.
  • b.
  • The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place to live in.
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Hi,

a. The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place to live in. Although the super power rivalry is gone with the demise of the Soviet Union, a new balance of power has now begun to take shape as China continues to boost its military power with the aid of its economic gains.

b. The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place to live in. Although, with th
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Thanks Clive, but you don't think 'is gone' is a serious mistake here, do you?
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Hi,

No, it's not a mistake at all.

Clive

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