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Hiner Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

What is the meaning of "broad sweep of sand" and "narrow strip"?

Explanations needed.....

Does "a broad sweep of sand" mean "a wide, continuous, long area of sand"?
Does "a narrow strip of sand" mean "a narrow area of sand"?

Thanks for any ideas in advance!
  

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Hiner Does "a broad sweep of sand" mean "a wide, continuous, long area of sand"? Yes. Hiner Does "a narrow strip of sand" mean "a narrow area of sand"?

— Mr Wordy

  • Hiner Does "a broad sweep of sand" mean "a wide, continuous, long area of sand"?
  • Yes.
  • Hiner Does "a narrow strip of sand" mean "a narrow area of sand"?
  • Yes.
  • An area much longer than it is wide.
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HinerDoes "a broad sweep of sand" mean "a wide, continuous, long area of sand"?
Yes.
HinerDoes "a narrow strip of sand" mean "a narrow area of sand"?
Yes. An area much longer than it is wide.
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Mr Wordy it is wide.
Mr. Wordy, can it be "its wide"? Can both be used interchangeably?
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Fandorin
Mr Wordy it is wide.
Mr. Wordy, can it be "its wide"? Can both be used interchangeably?

"it's wide" (note apostrophe) is possible here, but I prefer "it is". This is because "is" benefits from a little emphasis which is not possible when the contraction is used.
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I get it. Thank you.
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