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I'd like to know the part of speech of "what".

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#1 (permalink) Thu Jun 02, 2011 13:59 pm I'd like to know the part of speech of "what".

This is from bible corinthians3:21 No one, then, should boast about "what" human beings can do. I'm waiting for your kind reply.

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#2 (permalink) Thu Jun 02, 2011 14:07 pm Re: I'd like to know the part of speech of "what".

Deareva wrote:

This is from bible corinthians3:21

No one, then, should boast about "what" human beings can do.

(1) Until one of the language professionals answers, may I start?

(2) My favorite grammar book says that "what" in that kind of

sentence is an indefinite relative pronoun.

(3) That is, your sentence means something like:

No one, then, should boast about THAT WHICH human beings can

do.

Respectfully yours,

James

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#3 (permalink) Thu Jun 02, 2011 14:20 pm I'd like to know the part of speech of "what".

Thank you very much James.

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#4 (permalink) Thu Jun 02, 2011 14:47 pm I'd like to know the part of speech of "what".

Deareva wrote:

Thank you very much James.

You are very welcome. Thank you for your kind and

courteous note.

James

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