Exercise 12
Observe the contrast between the sentences in each pair. Explain why sentences (a) are correct while sentences (b) are incorrect.
(1) | a. | Julie met the student of Physics from France and I met the one from Spain |
b. | *John knows the student of Physics from France and I know the one of English from Spain. | |
(2) | a. | Julie met a student of Physics of considerable intelligence. |
b. | *Julie met a student of considerable intelligence of Physics. | |
(3) | a. | Julie met a student of Physics and of Mathematics. |
b. | *Julie met a student of Physics and of considerable intelligence. |