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Moominpapa Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Noun + being one that ~

I found the sentence: 'my favorite being one that says ~.' This is a sentence, but not a clause.

Why it doesn't say 'my favorite is one that says ~' ?
  

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moominpapa Why it doesn't say 'my favorite is one that says ~' ? It could; it is the writer's choice. We often have more than one way to say something.

— Mister Micawber

  • moominpapa Why it doesn't say 'my favorite is one that says ~' ?
  • It could; it is the writer's choice.
  • We often have more than one way to say something.
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moominpapaWhy it doesn't say 'my favorite is one that says ~' ?
It could; it is the writer's choice. We often have more than one way to say something.
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Thanks for your reply.
So, what kind of nuance does that expression have?
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moominpapaSo, what kind of nuance does that expression have?
None; I have said that it is simply the writer's choice.
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Which is to say, you say that 'noun being one that ~' is no different from 'noun is one that ~' in the nuances?
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I'm sorry for my repetitive questions if they're bothering you, but please let me ask one last time.

I have said that it is simply the writer's choice.
I want to know how to choice. I want to know when do you use this way.
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There is no rule. Use the one you like.
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Okay, I won't think deeply about it.
Thank you very much!
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