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Discontinuous Noun Phrases
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Kilimanjaro  #306144  Thu, 21 Dec 06 07:41 PM

Hello,

I'm looking for a few  sample "Discontinuous Noun Phrases" such as :

A rumor circulated among the staff that he was being promoted to Vice President

That hard drive was faulty that you sold me .

The story is told that he was once a soldier in French Foreign Legion

I'd appreciate it if you should send a few examples including "whose/where/which"

 

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Mister Micawber  #306585  Sat, 23 Dec 06 11:03 AM

Here are some internet quickies:


  • SEVERAL ACCIDENTS have been reported recently INVOLVING PASSENGERS FALLING FROM TRAINS.
  • ACCUSATIONS have been made against the railway OF NEGLIGENCE.

from Quirk and Greenbaum:
  • A rumor circulated that he was secretly married to the Marchioness.
    (instead of "A rumor that he was secretly . . . .)
  • The time had come to decorate the house for Christmas.
    (instead of "The time to decorate the house for Christmas had come.")
  • That loaf was stale that you sold me.
    (instead of "That loaf that you sold me was stale.")
  • What business is it of yours?
    (instead of "What business of yours is it?")

    • Did one of your cousins come who moved to Denmark?
      
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    Inchoateknowledge  #306603  Sat, 23 Dec 06 12:16 PM

    The reason that you said caused the accident.
      
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    Mamger  #309033  Sun, 31 Dec 06 07:38 AM

    Writing "discontinuous noun phrases" in google search bar, I've found these. Smile [:)] How smart I am. Smile [:)]

  • SEVERAL ACCIDENTS have been reported recently INVOLVING PASSENGERS FALLING FROM TRAINS.
  • ACCUSATIONS have been made against the railway OF NEGLIGENCE.
  • The review [came out yesterday] of his book.

    • As I see, you've reached the same web-sites. Smile [:)]
      
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