A question on grammar

@zhangw (145)
China
March 28, 2010 9:12pm CST
"The three-part structure that was introduced in the former edition has been maintained." Is "that was" necessary in this sentence? Is the saying " three-part structure introduced in" OK? Please tell the differece, thank you so much!
2 responses
thesaiyanprince
@thesaiyanprince (542)
• India
29 Mar 10
that was is necessary in this sentence because.. it helps in emphasizing that you are talking about the 3 part structure.. otherwise also its partially correct.. but still the emphasis will go missing..
zhangw
@zhangw (145)
• China
29 Mar 10
I have seen a lot of sentences like this, some of which have "that was",some don't. I have always been confused. Thank you for your explanation.
sarthakkapoor25
@sarthakkapoor25 (151)
• India
29 Mar 10
It is correct both ways......