An omission of 'that is'
Hello, experts. I have a question about an omission of 'that is' and I would like to hear your thoughts.
I have some money (that is) saved.
I have some money (that is) left.
Do you agree that 'that is' is omitted?
Thank you for your help and time as usual.
3 answers 
Nothing has been omitted.
These are merely sentences that use different structures to reach the same goal. Think of it this way. I am traveling from City A to City B. There are several different highways between the cities. Each highway is different, but each reaches the same destination. Highway #1 does not leave out sights you would see on highway #2. Those sights just are not there -- and they never have been.
I have some money saved. -- highway #1 uses an object complement to modify "money"
I have some money that is saved. -- highway #2 uses a relative pronoun clause to modify "money"
Just different grammatical structures. Same result. Same meaning.
I hope this helps.
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answered Sep 28 '12 at 13:48
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Thank you so much. Now I know it well. Great!!
add commentI have some money that is saved for my wedding. I have some money that is left to have dinner with you.
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answered Sep 28 '12 at 12:57
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I have some money that is saved. The underlined is an adjective clause because it describes a noun.
I have some money saved. The underlined is an adjective phrase beginning with past participle. Structure is different but they have same meaning.
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answered Sep 29 '12 at 15:44
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