Teleostomi  +  448081 Fri, 30 Nov 07 05:59 AM We realized that John was still young and impressionable, but were nevertheless surprised at his ( ). (a)naivete (b)obstinacy The answer is (a), but I don't know why (b) doesn't work. Could you explain the reason why? Teleostomi Joined on Sat, Jun 10 2006 Regular Member 557

	Mister Micawber  +  448090 Fri, 30 Nov 07 06:07 AM There is no grammatical reason; 'obstinacy' simply does not fit the description given ('young & impressionable'). Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 33,356 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	Teleostomi  +  453610 Sun, 16 Dec 07 07:27 AM I see, something "young and impressionable" don't coexist in one person with "obstinacy", right? Thanks MrMic ( Are you a Canadian actor?) Teleostomi

	Mister Micawber  +  453619 Sun, 16 Dec 07 08:01 AM Not that they don't coexist-- it just is not a likely supposition. Used to be a bit of a one. Mister Micawber

	Mister Micawber  +  453631 Sun, 16 Dec 07 08:44 AM Yes, I particularly enjoyed my performance as W.C. Fields. Mister Micawber

	Teleostomi  +  453646 Sun, 16 Dec 07 10:06 AM  If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Teleostomi

	Clive  +  453902 Mon, 17 Dec 07 02:14 AM Hi, Oh dear, another clerical error, you're too early. You have to go back for another ten years. Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 31,624 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo