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Navitasan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

In Paris

1) My cousin, in Paris, usually takes the metro.
2) In Paris, my cousin usually takes the metro.

Can't this mean:
a) My cousin, who is currently in Paris, usually takes the metro.
and:
b) My cousin, when he is in Paris, usually takes the metro.
and:
c) My cousin, who lives in Paris, usually takes the metro.

Gratefully,
Navi.
  

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The structure of #1 is non-native, so the meanings are murky; you need to choose one of these: My cousin in Paris usually takes the metro . — A, C My cousin, who's in Paris, usually takes the metro. — A, C In Paris, my cousin usually takes the metro.

— Mister Micawber

  • The structure of #1 is non-native, so the meanings are murky; you need to choose one of these: My cousin in Paris usually takes the metro .
  • — A, C My cousin, who's in Paris, usually takes the metro.
  • — A, C In Paris, my cousin usually takes the metro.
  • — B
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The structure of #1 is non-native, so the meanings are murky; you need to choose one of these:

My cousin in Paris usually takes the metro. — A, C
My cousin, who's in Paris, usually takes the metro.— A, C

In Paris, my cousin usually takes the metro.— B
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