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I know the following is not a great sentence, as it is somewhat awkward and unclear. But is it technically incorrect, and if so, why?
"The documentary focuses on three researchers in a lab that has lost its funding, and now must scramble to find new patrons."
If it's broken, please let me know what rule is violated. I'm not sure if there's an actual error in the fact that the second clause is missing a subject--or if it's OK because it's a dependent clause. (I am fully aware, though, that not having a subject removes some clarity.)
Also--if it is broken, does adding "which" fix it? (As in, "The documentary focuses on three researchers in a lab that has lost its funding, and which now must scramble to find new patrons.")
Thanks guys.
"The documentary focuses on three researchers in a lab that has lost its funding, and now must scramble to find new patrons."
If it's broken, please let me know what rule is violated. I'm not sure if there's an actual error in the fact that the second clause is missing a subject--or if it's OK because it's a dependent clause. (I am fully aware, though, that not having a subject removes some clarity.)
Also--if it is broken, does adding "which" fix it? (As in, "The documentary focuses on three researchers in a lab that has lost its funding, and which now must scramble to find new patrons.")
Thanks guys.