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Pokh Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Sentence Structure--Modifier

1.After a few weeks' experience, apprentice jewellers can usually begin to discriminate, though not with absolute certainty, genuine diamonds from imitation diamonds.

2.After a few weeks' experience, apprentice jewelers can usually begin to discriminate, though not with absolute certainty ,between genuine diamonds and imitation diamonds.

Guys,

1. I am not sure if its good to have a modifier stuck directly between a VERB and that verb's DIRECT OBJECT, as in sentence 1. Is it a common practice? And also what about the modifier between verb and a prepositional phrase as in sentence 2.Which one do you think is good structurally? Any reason for your answer:)

2. Is there any usage differences between discriminate between vs discriminate from.

Thanks
  

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pokh Although the two verbs have some similarities, I would use 'distinguish', not "discriminate" in your sentences. But I am interested in the opinions of other native speakers. show=0&t=1305004285 1.

— Canadian45

  • pokh Although the two verbs have some similarities, I would use 'distinguish', not "discriminate" in your sentences.
  • But I am interested in the opinions of other native speakers.
  • show=0&t=1305004285 1.
  • After a few weeks' experience, apprentice jewellers can usually begin to distinguish , though not with absolute certainty, genuine diamonds from imitation diamonds.
  • [Y] 2.
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pokhAlthough the two verbs have some similarities, I would use 'distinguish', not "discriminate" in your sentences. But I am interested in the opinions of other native speakers.

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1.After a few weeks' experience, apprentice jewellers can usually begin to discriminate, though not with absolute certainty, genuine diamonds from imitation diamonds.


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Is Modifier though not with absolute certainty dangling in above sentence? I guess It can look forward to verb discriminate or noun genuine diamonds... Please clarify?
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pokh

1.After a few weeks' experience, apprentice jewellers can usually begin to discriminate, though not with absolute certainty, genuine diamonds from imitation diamonds. Thanks

Is Modifier though not with absolute certainty dangling in above sentence? No, it isn't.

I guess It can look forward to verb discriminate or nou
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