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learner12
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 Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:45 pm Post subject: science |
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Hello, teachers!!
The rise of men of science to great eminence in the State is a modern phenomenon.
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What do you mean by men of science? Are men of science scientists or learned men?
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd go with scientists. |
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learner12
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| Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:32 am Post subject: |
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Dear Lorikeet:
The rise of men of science to great eminence in the State is a modern phenomenon.
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Why didn't the author the following sentence?
The rise of scientists to great eminence in the State is a modern phenomenon.
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry. I couldn't tell you why the author chose to express him or herself that way. Actually, I'd guess it was a "himself" because he didn't say "men and women of science". I guess he liked the way his choice sounded. |
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