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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject: there is |
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1.At one point in his career, Lee realized that love is the greatest power there is.
2.At one point in his career, Lee realized that love is the greatest power. |
I saw #1 in some book. I think that 'there is' is not necessary in #1.
If I'm wrong, can you tell me what's the difference between #1 and #2?
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Bob S.
Joined: 29 Apr 2004
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Location: So. Cal
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| Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: there is |
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| Chan-Seung Lee wrote: |
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1.At one point in his career, Lee realized that love is the greatest power there is.
2.At one point in his career, Lee realized that love is the greatest power. |
I saw #1 in some book. I think that 'there is' is not necessary in #1.
If I'm wrong, can you tell me what's the difference between #1 and #2? |
By adding "there is", you make the statement stronger in context. Grammatically it may not be necessary, but it changes the feel of the sentence. For example:
He is the best swimmer.
He is the best swimmer in the world.
He is the best swimmer in the whole wide world.
So you see, as you add modifiers, you add emphasis to your statement. |
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