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Moon7296 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

inversion(high school 2)

It's common sense that a good guide dog should be able to follow the commands of its handler. But just as important is the dog's ability to disobey an order that might put the owner in danger.

Q) Why does inversion take place in that context?
  

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moon7296 Why does inversion take place in that context? To focus on " just as important". That phrase would get no emphasis if the sentence were in normal word order.

  • moon7296 Why does inversion take place in that context?
  • To focus on " just as important".
  • That phrase would get no emphasis if the sentence were in normal word order.
  • "is just as important" would be the end of the sentence.
  • CJ
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moon7296Why does inversion take place in that context?
To focus on "just as important". That phrase would get no emphasis if the sentence were in normal word order. "is just as important" would be the end of the sentence.

CJ

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