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Jooney Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Content clause

Hi,

I'd like to know if the adjective 'sad' can license a content clause in the subject position.

That this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others is sad.

Or the content clause occurs only in extraposed subject function?

It is sad that this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others is sad.

I would appreciate an answer.
  

Top answer

Hi, I'd like to know if the adjective 'sad' can license a content clause in the subject position. That this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others is sad. This is fine.

— Clive

  • Hi, I'd like to know if the adjective 'sad' can license a content clause in the subject position.
  • That this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others is sad.
  • This is fine.
  • Rather stylish and literary.
  • Or the content clause occurs only in extraposed subject function?
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Hi,

I'd like to know if the adjective 'sad' can license a content clause in the subject position.

That this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others is sad.

This is fine. Rather stylish and literary.

Or the content clause occurs only in extraposed subj
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Thank you Clive for the prompt reply.

So both sentences are correct and carry the same meaning, right?
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Hi,

Yes. I had trouble with posting to this thread. Please make sure you read my final version.

Clive
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I read your modified version. Thank you for the help, Clive.Emotion: smile
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