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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Adjective modifying series of nouns
A sentence in the contract states that an ex-employee cannot solicit "any current patients or staff members."
Does the adjective "current" modify the noun phrase "staff members?"
Does the adjective "current" modify the noun phrase "staff members?"
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Hi, I take it to modify both. But lawyers earn lots of money arguing about such matters. Clive
- Hi, I take it to modify both.
- But lawyers earn lots of money arguing about such matters.
- Clive
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Hi,
I take it to modify both.
But lawyers earn lots of money arguing about such matters.
Clive
I take it to modify both.
But lawyers earn lots of money arguing about such matters.
Clive
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Hi,
Not necessarily. It might modify the staff members too (that's a possibility), but you can't verify it.
I believe it modifies both patients and members, but contracts seem to be as cunning as a fox.
Not necessarily. It might modify the staff members too (that's a possibility), but you can't verify it.
I believe it modifies both patients and members, but contracts seem to be as cunning as a fox.
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