Yoong Liat Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
synthesis
The police questioned the hotel staff and guests. They could not establish the cause of the fire.
In joining the above sentences, which of the following sentences is correct?
1. Despite the police questioning the hotel staff and guests, they could not establish the cause of the fire.
2. Despite the police's questioning the hotel staff and guests, they could not establish the cause of the fire.
3. Despite questioning the hotel staff and guests, the police could not establish the cause of the fire.
Many thanks.
In joining the above sentences, which of the following sentences is correct?
1. Despite the police questioning the hotel staff and guests, they could not establish the cause of the fire.
2. Despite the police's questioning the hotel staff and guests, they could not establish the cause of the fire.
3. Despite questioning the hotel staff and guests, the police could not establish the cause of the fire.
Many thanks.
Top answer
I prefer 3. 2 is grammatically incorrect and it is not 100% clear who 'they' is in 1 or 2.
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I prefer 3.
2 is grammatically incorrect and it is not 100% clear who 'they' is in 1 or 2.
2 is grammatically incorrect and it is not 100% clear who 'they' is in 1 or 2.
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