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X.mehrdad Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Which one?

Hello,
Would you mind to tell me which one rhythmically sounds fair?
1- The woman was bafled; an ape of Benares was desperatly trying to save the dragon from the spear of Saint Michel on top of the town hall.
2-The.....................................................................................................on top of the spire of the town hall.

Thank you
  

Top answer

The three 'of' possessives make it to clumsy, XM. Something like 'The woman was baffled: an ape of Benares was desperately trying to save the dragon from St. ' or 'The woman was baffled: an ape of Benares was on top of the town hall spire, desperately trying to save the dragon from St.

— Mister Micawber

  • The three 'of' possessives make it to clumsy, XM.
  • Something like 'The woman was baffled: an ape of Benares was desperately trying to save the dragon from St.
  • ' or 'The woman was baffled: an ape of Benares was on top of the town hall spire, desperately trying to save the dragon from St.
  • '
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The three 'of' possessives make it to clumsy, XM. Something like

'The woman was baffled: an ape of Benares was desperately trying to save the dragon from St. Michel's spear on top of the town hall spire.'

or

'The woman was baffled: an ape of Benares was on top of the town hall spire, desperately trying to save the dragon from St. Michel's spear.'
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Thank you Mr Micawber,
I wil take the first one, and sign another one.
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