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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Could you check the question

Hi teachers,
The context:
‘People never help the police in this country,’ Adam said. ‘People don’t like us.’
‘Why are we policemen, Adam?’
‘It’s a good job,’ Adam said, ‘And the money’s good.’

Are both question appropriate? Is one better than the other?
a) What was Adam's reply as to why he is a policeman?
b) What was Adam's reply concerning why he is a policeman?
He said it was a good job and the money was good.

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

This is a confusing post. Question a) is natural, while b) is very wordy. Why are you asking?

— Philip

  • This is a confusing post.
  • Question a) is natural, while b) is very wordy.
  • Why are you asking?
  • The answer you have provided would answer either question correctly.
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This is a confusing post. Question a) is natural, while b) is very wordy. Why are you asking? The answer you have provided would answer either question correctly.
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PhilipWhy are you asking?
Hi Philip,
Thanks for you help. I just wanted to know which question was more natural, 'a' or 'b'.
PhilipThis is a confusing post.
The title of my post should have said, 'Could you check only the questions'.
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