Julius_ Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Use of "penitent"
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How can I use the adjective 'penitent' in the sentence?
The defendant feels penitent. The defendand said:'I'm penitent'.
Is this correct?
Thank you
How can I use the adjective 'penitent' in the sentence?
The defendant feels penitent. The defendand said:'I'm penitent'.
Is this correct?
Thank you
Top answer
Julius_ Is this correct? No. "I'm penitent" is not a realistic thing for a defendant to say.
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Julius_Is this correct?No. "I'm penitent" is not a realistic thing for a defendant to say. penitent is an outsider's judgment of his state of mind.
The defendant said, "I'm sorry".
Those who heard this said that the defendant was penitent.
CJ
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