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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Referring to the antiquity of a publication

When referring particularly to the antiquity of a publication, can I say this?

The (old?) age of the newspaper accounts for the prejudiced view of people infected with such diseases.

Thanks

PBF
  

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The ( extreme ) age of the newspaper accounts for its prejudiced view of people infected with such diseases .

— Mister Micawber

  • The ( extreme ) age of the newspaper accounts for its prejudiced view of people infected with such diseases .
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The (extreme) age of the newspaper accounts for its prejudiced view of people infected with such diseases.
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Thanks for your reply Mister Micawber. What about if I was referring to a newspaper that was published in the 50's? Does 'extreme age' still correctly suggest this?

Thanks again

PBF
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Probably not, but it depends on the context. Just use 'age'.
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Ah I see. Just wondering. If I was referring to a publication of the 50's, beside just saying 'age', could I add something to qualify 'age' the way 'extreme' qualifies 'age'?

Thanks

PBF
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'Could I?' That is the wrong question for a language learner to ask. The question should be 'Should I?'-- and the answer is 'No'. 'Age' does not need any further qualification here.
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