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Yoong Liat Posted 19 years ago
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The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to an awesome sight.
Rising __________________________________________________ .
How would the sentence be phrased using "Rising" as the first word?
Many thanks.
Rising __________________________________________________ .
How would the sentence be phrased using "Rising" as the first word?
Many thanks.
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Hi, It's not natural to say that something 'rises up to a sight'. ' T he ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to become an awesome sight. Rising __________________________________________________ .
- Hi, It's not natural to say that something 'rises up to a sight'.
- ' T he ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to become an awesome sight.
- Rising __________________________________________________ .
- How would the sentence be phrased using "Rising" as the first word?
- You could say Rising up majestically, the ceiling of the ancient temple became an awesome sight.
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Hi,
It's not natural to say that something 'rises up to a sight'. You might say that it 'rises up as a (adjective) sight' or 'rises up to become a (adjective) sight.'
The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to become an awesome sight.
Rising __________________________________________________
It's not natural to say that something 'rises up to a sight'. You might say that it 'rises up as a (adjective) sight' or 'rises up to become a (adjective) sight.'
The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to become an awesome sight.
Rising __________________________________________________
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It would most likely be:
Rising majestically, the ceiling of the ancient temple was an awesome sight.
But the ceiling wasn't really rising. This is odd.
CJ
Rising majestically, the ceiling of the ancient temple was an awesome sight.
But the ceiling wasn't really rising. This is odd.
CJ
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CalifJimIt would most likely be:I agree. I found difficulty in answering the question.
Rising majestically, the ceiling of the ancient temple was an awesome sight.
But the ceiling wasn't really rising. This is odd.CJ
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Hi Clive and CJ
The last word should have been 'height', not 'sight'. I've amended the error. However, I believe that the sentence is still not quite correct.
May I have your comment on the new sentence? Many thanks.
The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to an awesome height.
Rising __________________________________________________ .
The last word should have been 'height', not 'sight'. I've amended the error. However, I believe that the sentence is still not quite correct.
May I have your comment on the new sentence? Many thanks.
The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to an awesome height.
Rising __________________________________________________ .
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Hi,
The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to an awesome height.
Rising up majestically, the ceiling of the ancient temple was an awesome height.
Rising up to an awesome height, the ceiling of the ancient temple was majestic.
Best wishes, Clive
The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to an awesome height.
Rising up majestically, the ceiling of the ancient temple was an awesome height.
Rising up to an awesome height, the ceiling of the ancient temple was majestic.
Best wishes, Clive
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CliveHi,
The ceiling of the ancient temple rose up majestically to an awesome height.
Rising up majestically, the ceiling of the ancient temple was an awesome height.
Ruising up to an awesome height, the ceiling of the ancient temple was majestic.
Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
If you speak of a ceiling as 'rising to a height', it suggests to me that it curves up in some way. In other words, if the room is shaped like a box, I would speak of 'a high ceiling' but not speak of it as 'rising'.
Clive
If you speak of a ceiling as 'rising to a height', it suggests to me that it curves up in some way. In other words, if the room is shaped like a box, I would speak of 'a high ceiling' but not speak of it as 'rising'.
Clive
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CliveHi,Thanks for the clarification.
If you speak of a ceiling as 'rising to a height', it suggests to me that it curves up in some way. In other words, itf the room is shaped like a box, I would speak of 'a high ceiling' but not speak of it as 'rising'.
Clive
Best wishes.
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Is it correct to say that the ceiling rises as implied by the context?I would say yes. rises to a height of X is an idiom meaning reaches a height of X.
The scaffolding set against the building [reached / rose to] a height of 60 feet.
The [Empire State Building / Eiffel Tower] [reaches / rises to] a [majestic / awesome] height.
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