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learner12
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 Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject: against |
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Hello, teachers!!
There's a taboo against potted plants for patients because the roots symbolize a long hospital stay.
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I am not sure about "taboo against" in the sentence above. I am confused because "taboo" is "socially or culturally prohibited" and "against" is "not approved or allowed by somebody or something."
"taboo"+"against"=not taboo???
(1) Potted plants for patients are a taboo.
(2) Potted plants for patients are not a taboo.
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bud
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:32 am Post subject: |
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| #1 is correct. It may seem like a double negative, but it's not. It's the same grammar as "there is a law against..." |
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learner12
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Dear bud:
Thank you for your great explanations.
Take care and have a nice day!! |
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