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Pokh Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
The/Their-The turtle species
In some contemporary turtle species the moderately sharp and jagged edges of their horny jaws function as teeth.
In some contemporary turtle species the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the horny jaws function as teeth.
Guys,
ETS says second one is better than first one coz their is ambiguous and thus, replaces their with the in the second one.. But the moderately sharp and jagged edges cannot posses jaws therefore, should n't unambiguously refer to turtle species?
Furthermore, if its The jaws what makes jaws to refer back to turtle species ..implying species' jaws?
Please clarify
Thank you
In some contemporary turtle species the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the horny jaws function as teeth.
Guys,
ETS says second one is better than first one coz their is ambiguous and thus, replaces their with the in the second one.. But the moderately sharp and jagged edges cannot posses jaws therefore, should n't unambiguously refer to turtle species?
Furthermore, if its The jaws what makes jaws to refer back to turtle species ..implying species' jaws?
Please clarify
Thank you
Top answer
If you are searching for clarity, why not consider: "In some contemporary species, the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the turtle's ***** jaws function as teeth".
- If you are searching for clarity, why not consider: "In some contemporary species, the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the turtle's ***** jaws function as teeth".
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If you are searching for clarity, why not consider:
"In some contemporary species, the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the turtle's ***** jaws function as teeth".
"In some contemporary species, the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the turtle's ***** jaws function as teeth".
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However, I am trying to understand the differences between definite article & possessive in above sentence? can someone help me,Please
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pokhHowever, I am trying to understand the differences between definite article & possessive in above sentence? can someone help me,PleaseCan someone please reply?
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Would it be clearer for you if the sentence read:
In some contemporary turtle species, their moderately sharp and jagged edges of their ***** jaws function as teeth. ?
As opposed to
In some contemporary turtle species, the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the ***** jaws function as teeth. ?
Both sentences are – technically - correct. But.....
In thi
In some contemporary turtle species, their moderately sharp and jagged edges of their ***** jaws function as teeth. ?
As opposed to
In some contemporary turtle species, the moderately sharp and jagged edges of the ***** jaws function as teeth. ?
Both sentences are – technically - correct. But.....
In thi
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