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Broome Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Long object

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00For measuring the pressure, this gauge 01u00converts into02u00 01u00electric signals02u00 01u00the deflection of a metal diaphragm that separates the atmosphere to be measured and a reference gas02u00.02br
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00What I would like you ask is position of an object. If “deflation of a metal that~” is an object of the verb “convert ”, it is correct to put it in this position? Is it possible to say, “converts it into electric signals the deflation ~”. I’m always confused about position of a long object for phrasal verbs.02br
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0 Your sentence is OK as is, but speaking from a stylistic point of view I think it's trying to say too much. 02i 02br 02br 00 CJ 0-

— CalifJim

  • 0 Your sentence is OK as is, but speaking from a stylistic point of view I think it's trying to say too much.
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0 Your sentence is OK as is, but speaking from a stylistic point of view I think it's trying to say too much. Breaking it into two sentences might be better.02br
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00 You are correct that long objects should not be placed between the verb and its adverbial particle in phrasal verbs.02br
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01i00Please throw that paper out.02br
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