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would you buy that poisoned dog food and feed it to your dog? is the word poison correct in this context ? Why? thanks in advance. |
20 Feb 2019
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cunliffe
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Yes, it is correct. Past participles can be used adjectively. E.g. Seasoned food; the most watched programmed, heart-felt message etc...
Poison food is also correct. It means something slightly different. Poisoned food = something poisonous has been added to the food. Poison food is instrinsically poisonous. E.g. One poison food for dogs is chocolate. However, that�s not something I�ve seen much... We might say, �a food poisonous to dogs is...� |
20 Feb 2019
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