Simplified Deletions (Unspecified Adjectives)

Question 1

Simple Deletions (Unspecified Adjectives) Negative Example:

(Adjectives the meanings of which are unspecified. Unspecified adjectives are a frequent indicator of interpretation rather than observation and often beg the question of lost performatives (see below).)

“I attract jerkish behavior.”

Answer 1

Simple Deletions (Unspecified Adjectives) Positive Challenge:

“Jerkish in what way?”

Question 2

Simple Deletions (Unspecified Adjectives) Negative Example:

(Adjectives the meanings of which are unspecified. Unspecified adjectives are a frequent indicator of interpretation rather than observation and often beg the question of lost performatives (see below).)

“Must you wear that silly hat?”

Answer 2

Simple Deletions (Unspecified Adjectives) Positive Challenge:

“Silly in whose opinion?”

Question 3

Simple Deletions (Unspecified Adjectives) Negative Example:

(Adjectives the meanings of which are unspecified. Unspecified adjectives are a frequent indicator of interpretation rather than observation and often beg the question of lost performatives (see below).)

“Why the smug look?”

Answer 3

Simple Deletions (Unspecified Adjectives) Positive Challenge:

“What kind of look is smug?”