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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

[to each other/together

Teeth that are close [to each other/together] should be flossed more regularly.

Are both choices correct and have the same meaning?

Thanks in advance!
  

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New2grammar Teeth that are close [to each other/together] should be flossed more regularly. Sounds Ok Are both choices correct and have the same meaning? Thanks in advance!

— Goodman

  • New2grammar Teeth that are close [to each other/together] should be flossed more regularly.
  • Sounds Ok Are both choices correct and have the same meaning?
  • Thanks in advance!
  • A modified alternative would be: Teeth that [which] grow close [to each other/together] should be flossed more regularly.
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New2grammarTeeth that are close [to each other/together] should be flossed more regularly. Sounds Ok

Are both choices correct and have the same meaning?

Thanks in advance!

A modified alternative would be:

Teeth that [which] grow close [to each other/together] should
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Hi Goodman,

Although it's correct grammar, that version doesn't sound idiomatic. Emotion: big smile

Clive
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CliveHi Goodman,

Although it's correct grammar, that version doesn't sound idiomatic. Emotion: big smile
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Hi Goodman,

I meant yours.

Teeth that [which] grow close [to each other/together] should be flossed more regularly.

It's the 'grow' that seems unidiomatic in this context.

I'd just say "Teeth (that are) close together should be flossed more regularly".

Best wishes, Clive
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Yeah! I was somewhat distracted by the original [teeth that are...] Now that you mentioned it, it does sound "sticky" even to my own ears.
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