Johanna,
Thanks for a clear explanation of the issue. I think part of the problem
all teachers have with grammar is that, by its nature, practically any
grammatical classification system gives the deceptive illusion that grammar
is always an 'either/or' decision, where in truth a given word might fall
on a scale between at least two choices.
Larry Beason,Director
English Composition Program
Dept. of English
Eastern Washington University
Cheney WA 99004
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