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Old 23-Apr-2003, 18:51
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Originally Posted by John D
Here is the classical sentence using your enquiry subject.

It is usually presented without punctuation.

The object of the exercise is to punctuate the sentence so that it makes sense. i.e.

Smith, where Jones had had "had had" had had
"had", "had had" had had the examiner's approval.

An explanation of the sentence is available upon request.

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Good. Please explain. :)

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