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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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[police] roadblock

0In front of us is a [police] roadblock. Slow down!02br
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001. Is the word police needed or is it understood?02br
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002. Can I replace roadblock with checkpoint and retain its meaning?02br
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00Thanks in advance!0-
  

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02br 001-- I think you need 'police'. 02br 002-- No. 0-

— Mister Micawber

  • 02br 001-- I think you need 'police'.
  • 02br 002-- No.
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0 .02br
001-- I think you need 'police'. Out of context, it could me the army or the gas company.02br
002-- No. Checkpoints and roadblocks are different beasts.0-
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