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Sunny123 Posted 11 years ago
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Hello everyone. Please let me know if all of the following conversations are correct and common or not ?

1 A: What is the job of Ahmad’s father?
B: He is a farmer.
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2 A: Is Mina health ?
B: Yes, she is.
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3 A: Is Mina healthy?
B: Yes, she is.
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4 A: Is Mina healthful?
B: Yes, she is.
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(1) is correct English, but in ordinary conversation it may not be the most natural. " (3) is correct English, but is not the most natural way of asking about someone's health in most ordinary circumstances. " (2) and (4) are incorrect.

— GPY

  • (1) is correct English, but in ordinary conversation it may not be the most natural.
  • " (3) is correct English, but is not the most natural way of asking about someone's health in most ordinary circumstances.
  • " (2) and (4) are incorrect.
  • Remember that in conversation contractions are usually used, so normally one would say "He's a farmer" rather than "He is a farmer".
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(1) is correct English, but in ordinary conversation it may not be the most natural. Probably I would ask "What does Ahmad’s father do?"

(3) is correct English, but is not the most natural way of asking about someone's health in most ordinary circumstances. Usually one would say "Is Mina well?"

(2) and (4) are incorrect.

Remember that in conversation contractions are usu
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