MichaelLu2000
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I know that relative pronoun clauses can single things out of a larger group, but I am wondering if the context can change the effect. For example, (These are the sentences I made up)
Example 1
The ones on the list are the most advanced high-speed battleships around the world. There are about 35 of them. The first one is the most advanced high-speed battleship that most European navies use.
A: Among the most advanced high-speed battleships in the world, this one is the one most European navies use.
B: Among the high-speed battleships most European navies use, this one is the most advanced.
Example 2
This is the list of several high-speed battleships currently in service in NATO naval forces. The first one is the most advanced high-speed battleship that most European navies use.
A: Among the advanced high-speed battleships in the world, this one is the one most European navies use.
B: Among the high-speed battleships most European navies use, this one is the most advanced.
Which option fits the meaning for example 1 and which for example 2?
My personal choice is A for example 1 and B for example 2 because:
In example 1, the clause "that most European navies use" separates one of the most advanced high-speed battleships from the others.
On the other hand,
In example 2, the adjective "the most advanced" separates the most advanced high-speed battleships from the other high-speed battleships that most European navies use.
This is just my opinion, but I am not sure if these are correct. Please share with me your ideas.
Example 1
The ones on the list are the most advanced high-speed battleships around the world. There are about 35 of them. The first one is the most advanced high-speed battleship that most European navies use.
A: Among the most advanced high-speed battleships in the world, this one is the one most European navies use.
B: Among the high-speed battleships most European navies use, this one is the most advanced.
Example 2
This is the list of several high-speed battleships currently in service in NATO naval forces. The first one is the most advanced high-speed battleship that most European navies use.
A: Among the advanced high-speed battleships in the world, this one is the one most European navies use.
B: Among the high-speed battleships most European navies use, this one is the most advanced.
Which option fits the meaning for example 1 and which for example 2?
My personal choice is A for example 1 and B for example 2 because:
In example 1, the clause "that most European navies use" separates one of the most advanced high-speed battleships from the others.
On the other hand,
In example 2, the adjective "the most advanced" separates the most advanced high-speed battleships from the other high-speed battleships that most European navies use.
This is just my opinion, but I am not sure if these are correct. Please share with me your ideas.
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