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Rommel Posted 11 years ago
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Have I correctly used the phrase 'astounding truth' in the following sentence?

Have I correctly used the phrase 'astounding truth' in the following sentence?

Though others may remark, "You look like this or that person," the astounding truth is that no two people are exactly alike, even the so-called identical twins.
  

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Rommel Have I correctly used the phrase 'astounding truth' in the following sentence? Yes, but note the following as well: 1. even so-called identical twins (no 'the') 2.

  • Rommel Have I correctly used the phrase 'astounding truth' in the following sentence?
  • Yes, but note the following as well: 1.
  • even so-called identical twins (no 'the') 2.
  • The direct quote is not realistic.
  • I wouldn't say, "You look like this or that person".
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RommelHave I correctly used the phrase 'astounding truth' in the following sentence?
Yes, but note the following as well:

1. even so-called identical twins (no 'the')
2. The direct quote is not realistic. I wouldn't say, "You look like this or that person". I'd say, "You look like [name of person]". Therefore, I'd take that part out of q

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