Posted by Lou Pilder on November 9, 2004, at 9:06:59
In reply to Re: blocked for 3 weeks -- subjunctive tense » Dr. Bob, posted by crushedout on November 9, 2004, at 1:27:24
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> Dr. Bob,
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> You took this out of context! It was, as Atticus said, in the subjunctive. Even if you reasonably suspect he was trying to provoke you, it seems not entirely kosher.
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> What's your rule on the subjunctive?crushedout,
You wrote, [...{it} seems not entirerly kosher...].
Are you saying that Dr. Hsiung's determination is what is {...not entirely kosher...} or are you saying that what the poster wrote was [...not entirely kosher...]? If you could clarify this, I could have a better understanding of what you wrote and respond accordingly.
Best regards,
Lou
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poster:Lou Pilder
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