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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?
He proved to become a good lawyer?
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Mister Micawber
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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?
'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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