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Anonymous Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Writing?

1. The damage caused by the cyclone was severe.

2. The damage by the cyclone was severe.

I would like to know whether the word "caused" can be omitted or not.

  

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anonymous I would like to know whether the word "caused" can be omitted or not. No. It just sounds strange to a native ear without 'caused'.

— CalifJim

  • anonymous I would like to know whether the word "caused" can be omitted or not.
  • No.
  • It just sounds strange to a native ear without 'caused'.
  • CJ
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anonymousI would like to know whether the word "caused" can be omitted or not.

No. It just sounds strange to a native ear without 'caused'.

CJ

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