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  1. 24-Aug-2009, 13:51 #1
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    Default prove to be

    Is this sentence correct as it is, or should I add "to be" after "proven"?

    Existing sports rules and structures have to some degree proven unsuited to the economic features sport has sprouted.

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    Default Re: prove to be

    Quote Originally Posted by Jasmin165 View Post
    Is this sentence correct as it is, or should I add "to be" after "proven"?

    Existing sports rules and structures have to some degree proven unsuited to the economic features sport has sprouted.

    Thanks.
    I would add "to be".
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