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Jesusengland Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

The professor's own answer may be unacceptable.

Hello.

- The professor's own answer may be unacceptable.

Does own refer to The professor's (The own professor) or does it refer to answer (own answer) ?

I would be very grateful for your help.

Thanks.
  

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'The own professor' is meaningless. 'Own' is an adjective modifying 'answer'.

  • 'The own professor' is meaningless.
  • 'Own' is an adjective modifying 'answer'.
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'The own professor' is meaningless. 'Own' is an adjective modifying 'answer'.
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