Re: that of
Yoong Liat wrote:A partially decomposed body of what seemed to have been (that of) a woman was found on the riverbank last Saturday.
Is 'that of' needed?
Many thanks.
Previous remarks are correct.
You could write this two ways:
1. A partly decomposed body which seems to have been that of a woman...
2. A partly decomposed body of what seems to have been a woman....