nelson13
Member
- Joined
- Oct 13, 2012
- Member Type
- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- Zhuang
- Home Country
- Bangladesh
- Current Location
- Japan
In English, we can say
Most of those questioned refused to answer.
(=Most of those who were questioned refused to answer.)
and
Those present were in favour of change.
(=Those who were present were in favour of change.)
but for
1.Opportunities are for those who are well prepared.
2.Those who are rich can do many things.
3.He only helped those who were aged.
you cannot leave out the red words;but for
He only helped those who were aged between 70 and 90
you can omit the red words.
Also, for
We should help thosewho are in need
you can ellipt the red words.
I can't think of a general rule why and when these red words can be omitted.
Could anyone help me?
Most of those questioned refused to answer.
(=Most of those who were questioned refused to answer.)
and
Those present were in favour of change.
(=Those who were present were in favour of change.)
but for
1.Opportunities are for those who are well prepared.
2.Those who are rich can do many things.
3.He only helped those who were aged.
you cannot leave out the red words;but for
He only helped those who were aged between 70 and 90
you can omit the red words.
Also, for
We should help thosewho are in need
you can ellipt the red words.
I can't think of a general rule why and when these red words can be omitted.
Could anyone help me?