[Language Processiong / Grammar Question] With a pattern of noun infinitive adjective noun verb infinitive, can the second noun ever be the subject of the verb? Bonus question (below the fold): In the second case does the adverb of the verb always determine the sentiment of the second noun?
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posted by Nanukthedog
on May 20, 2012 -
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Sources explaining why you shouldn't put a comma after the year when a date is used as an adjective?
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posted by flod logic
on May 16, 2012 -
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Please help resolve an office grammar debate regarding hyphenated adjectives! (Sounds fun, right?)
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posted by Flamingo
on Jun 4, 2010 -
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Adjective-Filter! What's a good adjective to describe someone who is not wearing a suit coat?
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posted by niles
on Nov 3, 2009 -
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I need . . . adjectives! Is there a *scannable* online dictionary or some way in which I can search through giant lists just for the adjectives?
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posted by Dee Xtrovert
on Oct 18, 2007 -
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Many adjectives used to describe overweight men in a nonoffensive manner can also be used to describe muscular men (
i.e. stout, beefy, etc.). What are some adjectives that describe, with a positive or neutral connotation, the state of being both male and overweight, but that are not used (or at least not
commonly used) to describe muscular men as well?
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posted by WCityMike
on Oct 10, 2007 -
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Why are some wars referred to by country
names ("Vietnam War," "Iraq War," "Iran-Iraq War") while others are referred to by country
adjectives ("Korean War," "Spanish-American War")?
posted by Jaltcoh
on May 2, 2006 -
15 answers
