Dear people,
This question may sound queer, but it occurred to me while I
was thinking about the usage of the all-too-common word 'such':
Regarding the usage of "such," could it possibly be used to refer
forward, not back, to, the thing or person that you are about to mention?
Can I say, for instance, "Such a question may offend you, but don't you
really, really wanna marry me?"
Actually, I have never come across 'such' used in this way.
From a native English speaker's point of view, is the usage
possible depending on a certain context?
Ray
" Yes, that is fine.
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Ray VirginCan I say, for instance, "Such a question may offend you, but don't you really, really want to marry me?"
Yes, that is fine.