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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Private life private

Hi teachers,

In this sentence: I'll try to keep my private life private.

The first 'private' it's an adjective. What's the second 'private'?
Is it absolutely necessary the secon 'private' for the sentence?

Thanks in advance.
  

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Yes, it is necessary for the meaning. The 2nd 'private' is a predicate adjective. I'll try to keep my private life private .

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, it is necessary for the meaning.
  • The 2nd 'private' is a predicate adjective.
  • I'll try to keep my private life private .
  • = I will try to keep my private life from becoming public knowledge.
  • )
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Yes, it is necessary for the meaning. The 2nd 'private' is a predicate adjective.

I'll try to keep my private life private. = I will try to keep my private life from becoming public knowledge.

(Who's speaking, Kate Middleton?)
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No, she's not the future royal Kate Middleton. It is just an interview for a mayoral candidate.
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