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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
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cloak

Can Isay,

(A) The barber ties a white cloak around JOhn's neck before he begins to cut his hair.
  

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Hi, Can Isay, (A) The barber ties a white cloak around JOhn's neck before he begins to cut his hair. 'Cloak' is not a good choice of words. It suggests something that covers your back.

  • Hi, Can Isay, (A) The barber ties a white cloak around JOhn's neck before he begins to cut his hair.
  • 'Cloak' is not a good choice of words.
  • It suggests something that covers your back.
  • I'd just say 'a white cloth'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Can Isay,

(A) The barber ties a white cloak around JOhn's neck before he begins to cut his hair.

'Cloak' is not a good choice of words. It suggests something that covers your back.

I'd just say 'a white cloth'.

Clive

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