On the Monotonicity of Polar Adjectives
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(5) It's dangerous to drive in Rome. ==> <=/= It's dangerous to drive fast in Rome. (6) It's safe to drive in Des Moines. =/=> <== It's safe to drive fast in Des Moines. (7) It’s strange to see Frances playing electric guitar. ==> <=/= It’s strange to see Frances playing electric guitar poorly. (8) It’s common to see Frances playing electric guitar. =/=> <== It’s common to see Frances playing electric guitar poorly.
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