People use pockets when they eat Brussels waffles.
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Is this sentence grammatical? Is the use of 'pockets' here grammatical?
English - Writeacher, Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:38am
Do you mean they put the food (in this case, waffles) in the pockets of their clothing??
What is meant here by "pockets"?
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People use pockets when they eat Brussels waffles.
(There are large pockets on the waffles, so people can add toppings there to eat waffles. Does the sentence above have this meaning? Or does the sentence mean people can put waffles into their pockets or people use their pockets of clothing to eat waffles?)
Writeacher interpreted your first sentence to mean pockets in clothing.
I think you mean --
Belgian waffles have deep pockets that collect butter and syrup.
The sentence "People use pockets when they eat Brussels waffles" is grammatically correct. However, the use of the word "pockets" in this context might be confusing.
Without any additional context, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning intended by the sentence. However, based on the information provided, there are a few possible interpretations:
1. People put the food (in this case, waffles) in the pockets of their clothing: This interpretation suggests that individuals are using the pockets in their clothes to hold and eat the waffles. This might seem unusual or unhygienic, but it is a potential meaning.
2. There are large pockets on the waffles: This interpretation implies that the waffles themselves have pockets in which toppings can be added. This might be a creative way of serving waffles, with specially designed pockets to hold various toppings.
Without further information, it is challenging to determine the exact intended meaning of the sentence. If this sentence came from a specific context or source, it would be helpful to refer back to that context for clarification.
In general, when encountering a sentence that seems unclear or confusing, it is essential to consider the context, consult supplementary information, or seek clarification from the source before making definitive conclusions about the intended meaning.