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carl_b
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 Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:38 am Post subject: is this sentence correct |
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it produces smoke thick with sulfur dioxide gaz
if it is correct, what is the role of "thick" here, is it an adjective, verb, etc.
otherwise, please help me to correct it.
I appreciate your help |
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bud
Joined: 09 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 10:36 am Post subject: |
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Hi Carl,
It works by adding a comma:
It produces smoke, thick with sulfur dioxide gas.
I'm not certain, but I think thick is an adverb in this sentence.
Hope that helps. |
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obelix
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| Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:42 am Post subject: |
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| 'Thick with sulfur dioxide gas' is an adjectival phrase that modifies the noun 'smoke'. |
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LucentShade
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:24 am Post subject: |
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| It can't be an adverb, it's not modifying a verb, adjective, or adverb. The sentence could be recast as "It produces smoke that is thick with sulfur dioxide gas," and the adjectival usage of "thick" becomes more apparent. |
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bud
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:37 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you Obelix and LucentShade. I learned something! |
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