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The sentence is
"Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition, while only being in his sophomore year"
What i what to emphasise is that Tom managed to qualify for the competition while still being only in his sophomore year. As in, he was really young but still managed to qualify - this means he possessed an advanced skillset.
However, the given sentence can also be interpreted as Tom was the only person to qualify for the competition from the Sophomore year - e.i there are more people from other years who qualified.
I'm not sure how I can correctly put the point forward, would really appreciate some help!
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The sentence is
"Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition, while only being in his sophomore year"
What i what to emphasise is that Tom managed to qualify for the competition while still being only in his sophomore year. As in, he was really young but still managed to qualify - this means he possessed an advanced skillset.
However, the given sentence can also be interpreted as Tom was the only person to qualify for the competition from the Sophomore year - e.i there are more people from other years who qualified.
I'm not sure how I can correctly put the point forward, would really appreciate some help!
phrase-requests meaning-in-context ambiguity emphasis
asked Nov 11 at 6:42
bholagabbar
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closed as off-topic by Mike R, Matt E. Эллен♦ Nov 11 at 12:39
- This question does not appear to be about English language and usage within the scope defined in the help center.
Advice on the best wording for a piece of writing is off-topic on this site, but this question would be on-topic at our other site Writing. I'm flagging this question for migration to that site.
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The sentence is
"Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition, while only being in his sophomore year"
What i what to emphasise is that Tom managed to qualify for the competition while still being only in his sophomore year. As in, he was really young but still managed to qualify - this means he possessed an advanced skillset.
However, the given sentence can also be interpreted as Tom was the only person to qualify for the competition from the Sophomore year - e.i there are more people from other years who qualified.
I'm not sure how I can correctly put the point forward, would really appreciate some help!
phrase-requests meaning-in-context ambiguity emphasis
asked Nov 11 at 6:42
bholagabbar
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The sentence is
"Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition, while only being in his sophomore year"
What i what to emphasise is that Tom managed to qualify for the competition while still being only in his sophomore year. As in, he was really young but still managed to qualify - this means he possessed an advanced skillset.
However, the given sentence can also be interpreted as Tom was the only person to qualify for the competition from the Sophomore year - e.i there are more people from other years who qualified.
I'm not sure how I can correctly put the point forward, would really appreciate some help!
phrase-requests meaning-in-context ambiguity emphasis
phrase-requests meaning-in-context ambiguity emphasis
asked Nov 11 at 6:42
bholagabbar
1086
asked Nov 11 at 6:42
bholagabbar
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asked Nov 11 at 6:42
bholagabbar
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asked Nov 11 at 6:42
bholagabbar
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asked Nov 11 at 6:42
bholagabbar
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1086
closed as off-topic by Mike R, Matt E. Эллен♦ Nov 11 at 12:39
- This question does not appear to be about English language and usage within the scope defined in the help center.
closed as off-topic by Mike R, Matt E. Эллен♦ Nov 11 at 12:39
- This question does not appear to be about English language and usage within the scope defined in the help center.
Advice on the best wording for a piece of writing is off-topic on this site, but this question would be on-topic at our other site Writing. I'm flagging this question for migration to that site.
– Chappo
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Advice on the best wording for a piece of writing is off-topic on this site, but this question would be on-topic at our other site Writing. I'm flagging this question for migration to that site.
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:18
Advice on the best wording for a piece of writing is off-topic on this site, but this question would be on-topic at our other site Writing. I'm flagging this question for migration to that site.
– Chappo
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Advice on the best wording for a piece of writing is off-topic on this site, but this question would be on-topic at our other site Writing. I'm flagging this question for migration to that site.
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You can put "while only being in his sophomore year," in the beginning of the sentence as an introductory dependent clause so that it becomes much clearer that you want to emphasize that Tom still managed to qualify despite being a sophomore.
While only being in his sophomore year, Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
You can also do the following:
Tom, despite being only a sophomore, was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
The trick here, for me, is to put the modifying clause as close to the subject/object as close as possible to avoid any confusion on which word or words are actually being referred to.
answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
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Phrase 1 is what I went with. Thanks!
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Nov 11 at 7:01
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TOM, a sophomore, is the first student at Jacksonville university to qualify for the PRESTIOUS MATH COMPETITION.
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
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Correction: Tom, a sophmore, is the first student at Jackson University to acheive the Prestigious Math. Competition.
– BETTY M. Kenney
Nov 11 at 10:55
Hi Betty, welcome to our site. It looks like you've recognised that the all-caps is undesirable (much better to use bold or italic font for emphasis). However, you need to amend your answer directly rather than adding a comment. You can do this using the edit link. Note also that it's not sufficient just to give the solution, you should also add a paragraph explaining why this works best. For further guidance, see How to Answer, and don't forget to take the Tour :-)
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You can put "while only being in his sophomore year," in the beginning of the sentence as an introductory dependent clause so that it becomes much clearer that you want to emphasize that Tom still managed to qualify despite being a sophomore.
While only being in his sophomore year, Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
You can also do the following:
Tom, despite being only a sophomore, was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
The trick here, for me, is to put the modifying clause as close to the subject/object as close as possible to avoid any confusion on which word or words are actually being referred to.
answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
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Phrase 1 is what I went with. Thanks!
– bholagabbar
Nov 11 at 7:01
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You can put "while only being in his sophomore year," in the beginning of the sentence as an introductory dependent clause so that it becomes much clearer that you want to emphasize that Tom still managed to qualify despite being a sophomore.
While only being in his sophomore year, Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
You can also do the following:
Tom, despite being only a sophomore, was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
The trick here, for me, is to put the modifying clause as close to the subject/object as close as possible to avoid any confusion on which word or words are actually being referred to.
answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
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Phrase 1 is what I went with. Thanks!
– bholagabbar
Nov 11 at 7:01
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up vote
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up vote
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You can put "while only being in his sophomore year," in the beginning of the sentence as an introductory dependent clause so that it becomes much clearer that you want to emphasize that Tom still managed to qualify despite being a sophomore.
While only being in his sophomore year, Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
You can also do the following:
Tom, despite being only a sophomore, was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
The trick here, for me, is to put the modifying clause as close to the subject/object as close as possible to avoid any confusion on which word or words are actually being referred to.
answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
1356
You can put "while only being in his sophomore year," in the beginning of the sentence as an introductory dependent clause so that it becomes much clearer that you want to emphasize that Tom still managed to qualify despite being a sophomore.
While only being in his sophomore year, Tom was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
You can also do the following:
Tom, despite being only a sophomore, was the first ever student from Jacksonville University to qualify for the prestigious math competition.
The trick here, for me, is to put the modifying clause as close to the subject/object as close as possible to avoid any confusion on which word or words are actually being referred to.
answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
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edited Nov 11 at 7:02
answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
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answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
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answered Nov 11 at 6:59
Chris Al E
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Phrase 1 is what I went with. Thanks!
– bholagabbar
Nov 11 at 7:01
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Phrase 1 is what I went with. Thanks!
– bholagabbar
Nov 11 at 7:01
Phrase 1 is what I went with. Thanks!
– bholagabbar
Nov 11 at 7:01
Phrase 1 is what I went with. Thanks!
– bholagabbar
Nov 11 at 7:01
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TOM, a sophomore, is the first student at Jacksonville university to qualify for the PRESTIOUS MATH COMPETITION.
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
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Correction: Tom, a sophmore, is the first student at Jackson University to acheive the Prestigious Math. Competition.
– BETTY M. Kenney
Nov 11 at 10:55
Hi Betty, welcome to our site. It looks like you've recognised that the all-caps is undesirable (much better to use bold or italic font for emphasis). However, you need to amend your answer directly rather than adding a comment. You can do this using the edit link. Note also that it's not sufficient just to give the solution, you should also add a paragraph explaining why this works best. For further guidance, see How to Answer, and don't forget to take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:25
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TOM, a sophomore, is the first student at Jacksonville university to qualify for the PRESTIOUS MATH COMPETITION.
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
1
Correction: Tom, a sophmore, is the first student at Jackson University to acheive the Prestigious Math. Competition.
– BETTY M. Kenney
Nov 11 at 10:55
Hi Betty, welcome to our site. It looks like you've recognised that the all-caps is undesirable (much better to use bold or italic font for emphasis). However, you need to amend your answer directly rather than adding a comment. You can do this using the edit link. Note also that it's not sufficient just to give the solution, you should also add a paragraph explaining why this works best. For further guidance, see How to Answer, and don't forget to take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:25
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up vote
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up vote
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TOM, a sophomore, is the first student at Jacksonville university to qualify for the PRESTIOUS MATH COMPETITION.
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
1
TOM, a sophomore, is the first student at Jacksonville university to qualify for the PRESTIOUS MATH COMPETITION.
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
1
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
1
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
1
answered Nov 11 at 10:44
BETTY M. Kenney
1
1
Correction: Tom, a sophmore, is the first student at Jackson University to acheive the Prestigious Math. Competition.
– BETTY M. Kenney
Nov 11 at 10:55
Hi Betty, welcome to our site. It looks like you've recognised that the all-caps is undesirable (much better to use bold or italic font for emphasis). However, you need to amend your answer directly rather than adding a comment. You can do this using the edit link. Note also that it's not sufficient just to give the solution, you should also add a paragraph explaining why this works best. For further guidance, see How to Answer, and don't forget to take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:25
add a comment |
Correction: Tom, a sophmore, is the first student at Jackson University to acheive the Prestigious Math. Competition.
– BETTY M. Kenney
Nov 11 at 10:55
Hi Betty, welcome to our site. It looks like you've recognised that the all-caps is undesirable (much better to use bold or italic font for emphasis). However, you need to amend your answer directly rather than adding a comment. You can do this using the edit link. Note also that it's not sufficient just to give the solution, you should also add a paragraph explaining why this works best. For further guidance, see How to Answer, and don't forget to take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:25
Correction: Tom, a sophmore, is the first student at Jackson University to acheive the Prestigious Math. Competition.
– BETTY M. Kenney
Nov 11 at 10:55
Correction: Tom, a sophmore, is the first student at Jackson University to acheive the Prestigious Math. Competition.
– BETTY M. Kenney
Nov 11 at 10:55
Hi Betty, welcome to our site. It looks like you've recognised that the all-caps is undesirable (much better to use bold or italic font for emphasis). However, you need to amend your answer directly rather than adding a comment. You can do this using the edit link. Note also that it's not sufficient just to give the solution, you should also add a paragraph explaining why this works best. For further guidance, see How to Answer, and don't forget to take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:25
Hi Betty, welcome to our site. It looks like you've recognised that the all-caps is undesirable (much better to use bold or italic font for emphasis). However, you need to amend your answer directly rather than adding a comment. You can do this using the edit link. Note also that it's not sufficient just to give the solution, you should also add a paragraph explaining why this works best. For further guidance, see How to Answer, and don't forget to take the Tour :-)
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:25
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Advice on the best wording for a piece of writing is off-topic on this site, but this question would be on-topic at our other site Writing. I'm flagging this question for migration to that site.
– Chappo
Nov 11 at 12:18