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Manosmaster Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Dog question

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00"The sole site dedicated to Manos, a dog found in Greece, who lives in Verona" 02br
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00I'm not sure if I can use "who" with reference to a dog. 02br
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0 I don't see why you cannot use that since you are its master. Mickey Mouse was referred to as a "he" by "his" creator even though it was only a cartoon character. Also, some humans are referred to as "jerks", originally a verb!

  • 0 I don't see why you cannot use that since you are its master.
  • Mickey Mouse was referred to as a "he" by "his" creator even though it was only a cartoon character.
  • Also, some humans are referred to as "jerks", originally a verb!
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0 I don't see why you cannot use that since you are its master. Mickey Mouse was referred to as a "he" by "his" creator even though it was only a cartoon character. Also, some humans are referred to as "jerks", originally a verb! 0-
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0 It's okay. It depends on one's personal perspective, how 'close' we feel to the particular animal(s). 0-
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0 The phrase 'who lives in Verona' as a whole suggests a person, rather than an animal, because 'to live in XYZ' (when unqualified) suggests a degree of free choice. This is unusual in a dog. 02br
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00So if you say 'a dog who lives in Verona', it gives the impression of a canine in chic headwear and linen suit, sitting outside cafés in the Piazza Bra, ordering espressos a
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0 Thank you, it is exactly my feeling. Manos deserves this. You can have a look of him at www.manos.it. I also added a link to your Forum! 0-
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0 Ah! I misunderstood. Manos was literally 'found' in Greece, and brought back to live with you in Verona? 02br
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00MrP 0-
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0 Yes it is! All the story on the site. Actually Manos is a Greek name! 02br
00You say you misunderstood. Does it mean that my sentence is wrong? 0-
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0 For some reason, I can't access the site. 02br
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00No, it wasn't your sentence, it was my obtuseness. I should have looked at your screen name more carefully! 02br
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001. "The sole site dedicated to Manos, a dog found in Greece, who lives in Verona." 02br
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00a) It might be better to say 'a dog we found in Greece'. 02br

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