Taka  +  120184 Thu, 21 Jul 05 08:28 PM Multiculturalism has gained the status of a general theory, complementing other scientific theories to explain human behavior. About the infinitive 'to explain', does it refer to 'other scientific theories' (i.e modifying the noun in front), or 'complementing' (i.e.working as an adjective). Taka Joined on Tue, Sep 7 2004 Japan Senior Member 2,625 Nouns

	davkett  +  120198 Thu, 21 Jul 05 09:57 PM I hope I understand the point of your question, Taka. I read the intent this way: Multiculturalism, recently elevated to the status of a general theory, complements other theories that already exist as explanations of human behavior. davkett Joined on Tue, Jun 7 2005 Pennsylvania, USA Senior Member 2,788 "The rose stays fresh in its name..." -Bernard of Morlay

	MrPedantic  +  120234 Fri, 22 Jul 05 01:48 AM Yes; it looks as if 'that explain' was the intended meaning. MrP MrPedantic Joined on Tue, Oct 12 2004 Veteran Member 12,592 ...opella forensis / adducit febris...