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  1. 28-Oct-2004, 15:59 #1
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    What are the parts of speech in the phrase "proved to become" as used in the following sentence:

    He proved to become a good lawyer?
  2. 29-Oct-2004, 05:58 #2
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    The sentence as it stands doesn't make sense, Pat.

    'He proved to be a good lawyer' is OK; so is 'He became a good lawyer'. Which one would you like to dissect?
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