General Terms – Classification

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Anil17

#478394 Mon, 18 Feb 08 01:55 PM

Hi can someone please approve my answer to the following exercise. My answers are highlighted in red font.

Name a general term for each of the following groups of words

Ruby, diamond, sapphire (stones, minerals or jewels) - not sure which one is correct here, if any at all.
Frying-pan, griddle, saucepan (cookware)

Regards

Anil17

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Grammar Geek

#478396 Mon, 18 Feb 08 01:58 PM

Hello Anil,

In the first one, the last is the most specific, so of the three, I would use that — although "gems" would actually be my first choice.

In the second one, cookware is fine.

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

Anil17

#478397 Mon, 18 Feb 08 02:04 PM

Hi Grammar Geek

Many thanks - I did not even think of "gems". I will use that as the answers.

Regards

Anil17