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Where is the error in this sentence ? 07 Oct 2008, 09:17
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The religion of the Zoros was characterized by animal sacrifice. The reason being that the Zoros wanted to appease their gods when these deities were believed to be angry.



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Where is the error in this sentence ? 07 Oct 2008, 22:43
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IMO, 2 nd sentence is incomplete: there is no verb.
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Is it right usage --- The reason being that ?? Is "Because of" not preferred here ??

were believed -- Is this passive ??

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Where is the error in this sentence ? 08 Oct 2008, 03:20
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"The reason being" is incomplete.
"were believed" is passive.



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