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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

blades amputated

A boy climbed into a giant shredder and the blades amputated his right hand.

Is the above correct?
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Hi, Yes, except that the word 'amputate' implies a subjective surgical decision. 'Cut off' would be a more objective word. Howver, 'amputate' adds a certain degree of dramatic effect to your sentence, so it seems OK to me.

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, except that the word 'amputate' implies a subjective surgical decision.
  • 'Cut off' would be a more objective word.
  • Howver, 'amputate' adds a certain degree of dramatic effect to your sentence, so it seems OK to me.
  • Clive
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Hi,
Yes, except that the word 'amputate' implies a subjective surgical decision. 'Cut off' would be a more objective word. Howver, 'amputate' adds a certain degree of dramatic effect to your sentence, so it seems OK to me.

Clive
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Thanks, Clive. I agree with you. I felt the same so I wondered if it was right. Got it Emotion: smile
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