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Dime Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Question regarding adjectives...

Example: Furry robe and slippers. Would most people read this as a furry robe and furry slippers, or would most people think that only the robe is furry?
  

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It's a toss-up as to what people will understand by it. If it's truly important, double the use of furry .

— Philip

  • It's a toss-up as to what people will understand by it.
  • If it's truly important, double the use of furry .
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It's a toss-up as to what people will understand by it. If it's truly important, double the use of furry.
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dimeWould most people read this ...?
Only the robe.

CJ
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PhilipIt's a toss-up as to what people will understand by it. If it's truly important, double the use of furry.
How do you view it though? I actually view it as a robe and a pair of slippers that are both furry. It can sometimes get a little confusing when constructing these types of sentences, though. When that happens- for instance, if I don't want people to
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CalifJim dimeWould most people read this ...?Only the robe.CJ
But if I meant to say that both things are furry, how do you think I should write it then? Furry robe and furry slippers?
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dimeBut if I meant to say that both things are furry, how do you think I should write it then? Furry robe and furry slippers?
Right.

CJ
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