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"   Thanks! Kilimanjaro Joined on Sat, Dec 3 2005 İzmir Full Member 273 Nouns, Noun Phrases, Sample

	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? Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,825 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Nouns

	Mamger  +  309033 Sun, 31 Dec 06 07:38 AM Writing "discontinuous noun phrases" in google search bar, I've found these. How smart I am. 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. Mamger Joined on Mon, Dec 19 2005 Junior Member 73 Down the blue mountain in the evening, Moonlight was my homeward escort. Nouns, Noun Phrases