My parents discovered the source of the awful smell

[angliholic]

My parents discovered the source of the awful smell that was coming from the basement.


Does the bolded part in the above sound right? Is it better to reword it as "the stuff that gave off the awful smell?' If not, how would you reword it? Thanks.

[Anglika]

Your original sentence is just fine.

[angliholic]

Thanks, Anglika.
Got it.

[amigos4]

Originally Posted by angliholic

My parents discovered the source of the awful smell that was coming from the basement.


Does the bolded part in the above sound right? Is it better to reword it as "the stuff that gave off the awful smell?' If not, how would you reword it? Thanks.

Angli,

Nicely done!

Cheers,
Amigos4

[angliholic]

Originally Posted by amigos4

Angli,

Nicely done!

Cheers,
Amigos4

Thanks, Amigos4.
Do you imply that the original sampe doesn't read good?

[amigos4]

Originally Posted by angliholic

Thanks, Amigos4.
Do you imply that the original sampe doesn't read good?

Angli,

I was complimenting you on your original sentence. It was perfect! I was also echoing Anglika's sentiments when he stated: 'Your original sentence is just fine.'

Here is a friendly reminder: 'Do you imply that the original sampe doesn't read good? should be written as: Do you imply that the original sample doesn't read well? (The verb 'doesn't read' needs an adverb (well) rather than the adjective (good).)

Cheers,
Amigos4

[angliholic]

Originally Posted by amigos4

Angli,

I was complimenting you on your original sentence. It was perfect! I was also echoing Anglika's sentiments when he stated: 'Your original sentence is just fine.'

Here is a friendly reminder: 'Do you imply that the original sampe doesn't read good? should be written as: Do you imply that the original sample doesn't read well? (The verb 'doesn't read' needs an adverb (well) rather than the adjective (good).)

Cheers,
Amigos4

Thanks, Amigos, for the reply and correction.

Now I have more chances to improve myself if you point out my mistakes.

[amigos4]

Originally Posted by angliholic

Thanks, Amigos, for the reply and correction.

Now I have more chances to improve myself if you point out my mistakes.

Angli,

I, too, am thankful when my mistakes are pointed out to me. Last week I was corrected when I used the word 'amend' when I should have used 'emend'. We are never too old to learn something new!

Cheers,
Amigos4

[buggles]

Angliholic,

Agreed that your sentence is fine.
However,you could emphasise the awfulness by using "stench" instead of "smell".
Or if this is a humorous story, use "pong".

Buggles