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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Grammar Query - one of the wealthiest ?

Quick question. Is it grammatically correct to say

One of the wealthiest white people in the world.

or is there a better way of saying it?

Thanks
  

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Hi, The grammar is OK. References to 'white people' are commonly avoided today,as they may suggest a racist attitude on the part of the speaker. In other words, it is a socially and culturally sensitive matter..

— Clive

  • Hi, The grammar is OK.
  • References to 'white people' are commonly avoided today,as they may suggest a racist attitude on the part of the speaker.
  • In other words, it is a socially and culturally sensitive matter..
  • Clive
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Hi,

The grammar is OK.

References to 'white people' are commonly avoided today,as they may suggest a racist attitude on the part of the speaker.
In other words, it is a socially and culturally sensitive matter..

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