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New2grammar  #514822  Sat, 17 May 08 01:09 PM

 

In front of us is a [police] roadblock. Slow down!


1. Is the word police needed or is it understood?

2. Can I replace roadblock with checkpoint and retain its meaning?

Thanks in advance!

 
  
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Mister Micawber  #514904  Sat, 17 May 08 04:30 PM
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1-- I think you need 'police'.  Out of context, it could me the army or the gas company.
2-- No.  Checkpoints and roadblocks are different beasts.
  
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