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1934 London
" In 1934 London a great debate took place".
In the above sentence 1934 is used as an adjective. Can we use nouns as adjectives in this manner ?
In the above sentence 1934 is used as an adjective. Can we use nouns as adjectives in this manner ?
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Dear friend, using this kind of numeral (not a noun in this case) to premodify a noun is infrequent, but not incorrect, especially so in journalese. It tends to emphasize the unique atmosphere in London at that time. It would be also correct to reword: In 1934, a great debate took place in London.
- Dear friend, using this kind of numeral (not a noun in this case) to premodify a noun is infrequent, but not incorrect, especially so in journalese.
- It tends to emphasize the unique atmosphere in London at that time.
- It would be also correct to reword: In 1934, a great debate took place in London.
- In pre-war London, a great debate took place in 1934.
- Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Dear friend,
using this kind of numeral (not a noun in this case) to premodify a noun is infrequent, but not incorrect, especially so in journalese. It tends to emphasize the unique atmosphere in London at that time. It would be also correct to reword:
In 1934, a great debate took place in London.
In pre-war London, a great debate took place in 1934.
using this kind of numeral (not a noun in this case) to premodify a noun is infrequent, but not incorrect, especially so in journalese. It tends to emphasize the unique atmosphere in London at that time. It would be also correct to reword:
In 1934, a great debate took place in London.
In pre-war London, a great debate took place in 1934.
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