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Anonymous Posted 4 years ago
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Twofold

a twofold advantage

Is "twofold" a determinative (category) and modifier (function) in the NP above?

  

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anonymous a twofold advantage Is "twofold" a determinative (category) and modifier (function) in the NP above? I've always thought that that was a contradiction in terms. Are there any determinatives that modify?

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  • anonymous a twofold advantage Is "twofold" a determinative (category) and modifier (function) in the NP above?
  • I've always thought that that was a contradiction in terms.
  • Are there any determinatives that modify?
  • If so, please show an example or two.
  • I'm interested.
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anonymous

a twofold advantage

Is "twofold" a determinative (category) and modifier (function) in the NP above?

I've always thought that that was a contradiction in terms.

Are there any determinatives that modify?

If so, please show an example or two. I'm interested.

CJ

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anonymous

a twofold advantage

Is "twofold" a determinative (category) and modifier (function) in the NP above?

No, "twofold" is an adjective.

Determinatives function mainly as determiners, but many can also function as modifiers, including in NPs.


[1] The three rings her mother gave her] were all stolen.

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