0
BW2/3 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

designate a breed

The term "pit bull" does not designate a breed of dog, as do the terms "German shepherd"and "poodle.
What " designate a breed " is?
Thank you
  

Top answer

What is your problem? Just search for the two words in a dictionary, and you'll get it, I hope. Try , for example.

  • What is your problem?
  • Just search for the two words in a dictionary, and you'll get it, I hope.
  • Try , for example.
  • Even simplier: Your sentence says that «German shepherd» and «poodle» are breeds of dog, and «pit bull» isn't.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
What is your problem?

Just search for the two words in a dictionary, and you'll get it, I hope.

Try , for example.

Even simplier:
Your sentence says that «German shepherd» and «poodle» are breeds of dog, and «pit bull» isn't.
0
"Pit bull" is just the nickname for the breed, and breed means a specific type of dog. (The proper name for the breed is American Pit Bull Terrier.)

Related Questions