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Julius_ Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Use of "penitent"

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How can I use the adjective 'penitent' in the sentence?
The defendant feels penitent. The defendand said:'I'm penitent'.

Is this correct?

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Julius_ Is this correct? No. "I'm penitent" is not a realistic thing for a defendant to say.

  • Julius_ Is this correct?
  • No.
  • "I'm penitent" is not a realistic thing for a defendant to say.
  • penitent is an outsider's judgment of his state of mind.
  • The defendant said, "I'm sorry".
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Julius_Is this correct?
No. "I'm penitent" is not a realistic thing for a defendant to say. penitent is an outsider's judgment of his state of mind.

The defendant said, "I'm sorry".
Those who heard this said that the defendant was penitent.

CJ

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