Mr Bad Example Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
A comma question, I'm sure!
Hi all!
I'm something off an intruder, looking for the answer to a question I couldn't find elsewhere. I hope nobody minds!
In the following sentence, to what or whom does "its" refer to (the lessor or the developer)? Is there a rule for this?
On Lessors behalf, and at its expense, the developer will contract insurance to protect the unit.
Thanks in advance!
I'm something off an intruder, looking for the answer to a question I couldn't find elsewhere. I hope nobody minds!
In the following sentence, to what or whom does "its" refer to (the lessor or the developer)? Is there a rule for this?
On Lessors behalf, and at its expense, the developer will contract insurance to protect the unit.
Thanks in advance!
Top answer
I imagine it's supposed to refer to the lessor, but it's not completely clear. 'On the lessor's behalf, and at the lessor's expense' is clearer. It's repetitive, but it avoids ambiguity.
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I imagine it's supposed to refer to the lessor, but it's not completely clear. 'On the lessor's behalf, and at the lessor's expense' is clearer. It's repetitive, but it avoids ambiguity.
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Thanks. I'm inclined to agree with you. However, the actual intention is that 'its' refers to the developer.
that is why I wondered if there was a grammatical rule for this. It's possible the exact same sentence could mean two entirely different things.
that is why I wondered if there was a grammatical rule for this. It's possible the exact same sentence could mean two entirely different things.
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