Re: syntax

[Vern Lindberg <vwlsps@RITVAX.ISC.RIT.EDU>]

> Good point.  However my American Heritage Dictionary uses moving van.  I
> doubt the hyphen would have changed the result.  The real problem is the
> phrase "parked moving van".  It can only be interpreted as being something
> standing still with the word moving being a qualifier as to the type of van.
>
> John M. Clement
> Houston, TX

If we wish to be picky I think you must say "It may only be
interpreted as being something standing still ..."

Obviously it can be interpreted by students in a manner unintended by
the instructor.
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