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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Resrictive & Non restrictive clauses--Differences in meanings
a. I want to work in the marketing field, in which I'm interested.
b. I want to work in the marketing field that I'm interested in.
c. I want to work in a marketing field that I'm interested in.
In terms of meaning, does a=b? OR
In terms of meaning, does b=c?
My guesses:
a= I want to work in the marketing field. Further, I'm interested in this field.
b= I feel this doesn't work. The definite article doesn't seem to work with the restrictive clause that follows.
c= I only want to work in a certain type of marketing field-- i.e., one I'm interested in.
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b. I want to work in the marketing field that I'm interested in.
c. I want to work in a marketing field that I'm interested in.
In terms of meaning, does a=b? OR
In terms of meaning, does b=c?
My guesses:
a= I want to work in the marketing field. Further, I'm interested in this field.
b= I feel this doesn't work. The definite article doesn't seem to work with the restrictive clause that follows.
c= I only want to work in a certain type of marketing field-- i.e., one I'm interested in.
Thanks
Top answer
A does not equal either B or C. A considers 'marketing' a single field; B and C consider that 'marketing' is composed of several fields. Both B and C are fine.
- A does not equal either B or C.
- A considers 'marketing' a single field; B and C consider that 'marketing' is composed of several fields.
- Both B and C are fine.
- B suggests (but not not state explicitly) that he is interested in only one of those fields; C suggests that he is interested in several of those fields.
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A does not equal either B or C.
A considers 'marketing' a single field; B and C consider that 'marketing' is composed of several fields.
Both B and C are fine. B suggests (but not not state explicitly) that he is interested in only one of those fields; C suggests that he is interested in several of those fields.
A considers 'marketing' a single field; B and C consider that 'marketing' is composed of several fields.
Both B and C are fine. B suggests (but not not state explicitly) that he is interested in only one of those fields; C suggests that he is interested in several of those fields.
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Mister MicawberB suggests (but not not state explicitly) that he is interested in only one of those fields; C suggests that he is interested in several of those fieldsI believe that was a good question followed by a great answer. Thank you.
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What about the meanings for?
a. I want to work in the marketing field, that I'm interested in.
b. I want to work in the marketing field, which I'm interested in.
c. I want to work in a marketing field, which I'm interested in.
a. I don't think this is grammatical.
b. Considers ma
a. I want to work in the marketing field, that I'm interested in.
b. I want to work in the marketing field, which I'm interested in.
c. I want to work in a marketing field, which I'm interested in.
a. I don't think this is grammatical.
b. Considers ma
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a. I don't think this is grammatical.-- Me neither.
b. Considers marketing as a single field, and I'm interested in it.-- Yes
c. I don't think this is correct either.-- It leaves 'which' a vague referer, doesn't it? I think there's a style rule against it. I want to work in a marketing field, which I'm interested in doing.
b. Considers marketing as a single field, and I'm interested in it.-- Yes
c. I don't think this is correct either.-- It leaves 'which' a vague referer, doesn't it? I think there's a style rule against it. I want to work in a marketing field, which I'm interested in doing.
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