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This tag is for questions about the omission of words that are superfluous and/or can be inferred from context. For the omission of only sounds or syllables, consider the "elision" tag instead.
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When to add "in" before "this way" or "adj +way:
In X way modifies a verb and it means the action in question was performed or occurred such that the result or effect is/was [the] X - it answers how, not what.
This way can mean "the action in questi …
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Why is there not a preposition (an "on") between the verb "debut" and the date in this sente...
You can omit the preposition preceding the time/date if there is a strong implication that you are traveling or being scheduled to perform the action of the verb - i.e. if the verb describes a signifi …
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Must 'are' follow 'nor'?
Created in both sentences should be create. Unless context suggests otherwise, you are not talking about specific completed "great campaigns" in the past, but great campaigns in a general sense. So …
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Hang Between Two Poles
Ropes have to hang on something (it's one of the well-known things that ropes do), so when you say this:
A rope was hung between two poles.
you strongly imply that they are on the poles, either …
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Why can "that is" be omitted in this relative clause?
Adjectives answer the question which or what kind for a noun.
But you can also answer these questions with in a wordier form with a {noun} that is {property} pattern, since to be is a copular verb th …
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He is fierce, as were warriors (so)
The so can be considered redundant as it would usually be assumed that what should come after did is "send him that money" in your example.
You can include it for emphasis. One implication created b …
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Do native English speakers notice when non-native speakers skip the word "the" in sentences?
Articles (and determiners in general) in English are important because it connects the flow of expectations between speaker/writer and listener/reader and helps one side understand what's expected to …
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Omitting preposition after "see"
To see (see/saw/seen) has a couple of different meanings
The most common meaning is "to be in one's sight" - I saw the park.
A less common meaning is "to assist in doing" or "to make sure an activit …
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Is it necessary to repeat the determiner "the" in the following case?
In English, adjectives can be "reused" in a pattern like A (B1 C1) and (B2 C2). Or they can be repeated for emphasis or clarity. This works for determiners too.
I put on the red shirt and hat [t …
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