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[Teo]

1. That coat is soaking wet--take it off.
2. We arrived home soaking wet.
3. That coat is soaking--take it off.
4. We arrived home soaking.
5. That coat is soaked--take it off.
6. We arrived home soaked.
Which of the above sentences is NOT acceptable?
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[Anuradha Chepur]

Ah, just all are OK for me.

[Mister Micawber]

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Me too. Interesting that both participles work, isn't it?
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