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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Agreement

Case 1
"John is the son of an engineer and primary-school teacher. "
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"John is the son of an engineer and a primary-school teacher. "

Case2
"...so that young people can lead a more happy and hopeful life. "
OR
"...so young people can lead a happier and more hopeful life."

The second sentence in each case is grammatically correct but a bit clumsy. But is the first sentence in each case acceptable?
  

Top answer

Anonymous The second sentence in each case is grammatically correct but a bit clumsy No, it isn't. Anonymous But is the first sentence in each case acceptable? Only in the second case.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous The second sentence in each case is grammatically correct but a bit clumsy No, it isn't.
  • Anonymous But is the first sentence in each case acceptable?
  • Only in the second case.
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AnonymousThe second sentence in each case is grammatically correct but a bit clumsy
No, it isn't.
Anonymous But is the first sentence in each case acceptable?
Only in the second case.
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