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Nakool Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

He was too ____ to make a statement before the principal.

a) shy
b) timid
c) coward

Ans is b

Can we choose (c)?

Appreciate your response!
  

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Nakool Can we choose (c)? No, coward is a noun, but the adjective cowardly is possible. Both A and B work.

— RandomGuy

  • Nakool Can we choose (c)?
  • No, coward is a noun, but the adjective cowardly is possible.
  • Both A and B work.
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NakoolCan we choose (c)?
No, coward is a noun, but the adjective cowardly is possible.

Both A and B work.
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Hi Aspara Gus,

Can we say ?

'He is a coward'.
'He is a cowardly man'
'He is too cowardly man'
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'He is a coward.'
'He is a cowardly man.'
'He is too cowardly a man.'
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NakoolWhy ' a man' ?
The indefinite article is required, just like in:

'He is a coward.'
'He is a cowardly man.'


Why wouldn't we include it in the last sentence as well?
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