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...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'? Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:58 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'? Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:49 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?

Thanks in advance

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Hi Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:07 pm  Hi
 

Hi teachers,

I'm waiting for your response

Thanks

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...some are 'how-to-make' instructions: Can I omit the highlighted verb 'are'? Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:26 pm  ...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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