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    Default top which is fixed with a hat

    What do we the kind of winter clothing (top) which is fixed with a hat and cannot be removed. There is alway a string to tighten the hat around the part of the neck.

    1. May I know the name of the above clothing?
    2. Is the grammar of the above question correct?

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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    Quote Originally Posted by Ju View Post
    What do we the kind of winter clothing (top) which is fixed with a hat and cannot be removed. There is alway a string to tighten the hat around the part of the neck.

    1. May I know the name of the above clothing?
    2. Is the grammar of the above question correct?

    Thank you.
    Do you mean this? It's called a "hooded top" or "hoodie" Redirect Notice
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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    The hat part is called the "hood".
    There are many different names for the entire piece of clothing you describe. Because you said "winter", I would say that "anorak" might be a good choice. However, hoods can be found on many different types of clothing made for all seasons.

    There are words missing from your original sentence and it is not properly constructed. The way it stands now, one gets the impression that the article of clothing you are describing cannot be removed (rather than just the hood).
    If you rewrite the sentence, we'll take a look and tell you if it is grammatical or not.

    John
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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnParis View Post
    The hat part is called the "hood".
    There are many different names for the entire piece of clothing you describe. Because you said "winter", I would say that "anorak" might be a good choice. However, hoods can be found on many different types of clothing made for all seasons.

    There are words missing from your original sentence and it is not properly constructed. The way it stands now, one gets the impression that the article of clothing you are describing cannot be removed (rather than just the hood).
    If you rewrite the sentence, we'll take a look and tell you if it is grammatical or not.

    John
    What do we the kind of winter clothing (top) which is fixed with a hat which/that cannot be removed.

    Is the above sentence correct now?

    Thank you.

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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    not a teacher

    In some places, it is called a parka.
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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    What do we the kind (?) of winter clothing (top) which is fixed with a hat which/that cannot be removed. INCORRECT

    What is the name of a piece of winter clothing that has a fixed hood that cannot be removed?
    Last edited by JohnParis; 07-Jan-2012 at 14:30. Reason: oops. hood for hat.
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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    I'd like to repeat that the part that covers your head is called a hood, not a hat.
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    I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.

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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    You're correct Barb. My mistake.
    The sentence could read:
    What is the name of a piece of winter clothing that has a fixed hood that cannot be removed?
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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    "A winter coat" or a "winter jacket." You could describe the coat as "hooded." "Parka" is another name. This is a heavy coat.

    "Hoodie" is the modern term for what used to be called a "hooded sweatshirt." This is a lighter garment than a winter coat. For fall or spring use, or for wearing under a winter coat when it's really cold. Also, for wearing indoors when it's chilly inside.
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    Default Re: top which is fixed with a hat

    In a lot of cases, the hood can be removed. Many hooded coats and jackets actually have a zip which connects the hood to the coat so that it is possible to take it off. That would be probably be clear in the item description though:

    Parka with removable hood.
    Ski jacket with removable hood.
    Anorak with removable hood.
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