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...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'?



 
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...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'? #1 (permalink) Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:58 am   ...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'?
 

Hi teachers,

Please see the following:

Below is a description of some crafts and textiles in which Asian woman are involved. Also included with some are "how-to-make" instructions.

My question: Can I omit the highlighted verb "are"?

Thanks in advance

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...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'? #2 (permalink) Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:49 am   ...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'?
 

Hi,

In a word 'no'. It would be better to write: There are also 'how-to-make' instructions included with some (of them).

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Hi teacher,

Thanks for that, but I don't know why the sentence should be inverted?

Can I say "With some of them are included "how-to-make" instructions?

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Hi #4 (permalink) Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:07 am   Hi
 

Hi teachers,

I'm waiting for your response

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...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'? #5 (permalink) Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:26 am   ...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'?
 

Hi Jupiter,

The sentence I suggested is probably a better choice. Your latest suggestion:

Quote:
With some of them are included "how-to-make" instructions.


is all right but the balance is a bit top heavy - in other words there seem to be too many words before you get to the subject - instructions.
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