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Seagull Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Expressions to show disapproval

Regarding the following sentence:

Some people say that Germans are lacking in a sense of humor.

If the writer is firmly against the idea that Germans lack a sense of humor, what sentence should follow this one? I assume that the writer has lived in Germany for years and knows a lot about German people.

Below are sentences I made myself. Please comment on each of them, and if you don't mind, give me some other examples.

(a) I totally disagree.
(b) I think it is far from the case.
(c) I think it is far from the truth.
(d) I think it is far from the true.
(e) I think it is anything but the truth.
(f) I don't think it can be true.
(g) I couldn't possibly believe it is true.
  

Top answer

D is not possible. G is too much. The others are OK.

— Mister Micawber

  • D is not possible.
  • G is too much.
  • The others are OK.
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4 Answers
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D is not possible. G is too much. The others are OK.
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I beg to differ.
That's not my experience.
Really? I know a lot of German comedians.
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I understand.
Thank you very much indeed, Mister Micawber.
I'm sorry for my mistake. I meant to say,"I think it is far from true." for (d).
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Thank you so much indeed, AlpheccaStars.
I've learned a lot.
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