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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
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Could you correct question and answer

Hi teachers,
Context:
A: These sandwiches are really delicious. Peter made them, he said. He's an expert in the kitchen, isn't he?
Question:
What did she say about the sandwiches and Peter?
She said that they were very delicious and that he was an expert in the kitchen.

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Tenacious Learner A: These sandwiches are really delicious. Peter made them, he said. He 's an expert in the kitchen, isn't he ?

— CalifJim

  • Tenacious Learner A: These sandwiches are really delicious.
  • Peter made them, he said.
  • He 's an expert in the kitchen, isn't he ?
  • Who is ' he '?
  • Peter?
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Tenacious LearnerA: These sandwiches are really delicious. Peter made them, he said. He's an expert in the kitchen, isn't he?
Who is 'he'? Peter?
Who is 'she'? A?

Whoever mentioned "an expert" is asking a
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CalifJimWho is 'he'? Peter?
Hi Jim,
Yes, he is.
CalifJimWho is 'she'? A?
A, is Sheila.
CalifJimWhoever mentioned "an expert" is asking a question, not stating a fact, so expecting an answer that assumes his expertise is a fact is inconsistent with the set-up.
Thanks! Then, it will be b
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Tenacious LearnerWhat did Sheila say about the sandwiches? Right? Though it quite easy.What was Sheila's opinion about the sandwiches?That's better, isn't it?
I think both are fine. (Easy isn't always bad.)

CJ
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CalifJim (Easy isn't always bad.)
Hi Jim,
Thanks! You are very right!
So, there can't be an information question about, 'He's an expert in the kitchen, isn't he?', for the reason you have stated, unless, 'isn't he?' is not there. Right?

TL
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Hi Jim,
Thanks once again for your help.Emotion: smile

TL
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