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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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He's not/he isn't?

Hi, everyone. I know both are acceptable, but what would be the preferred choice? Also, should I put a comma after 'expression'?

She shows him a dress she's bought and asks him what he thinks, but judged on his expression he's not/he isn't very impressed with it.

  

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anonymous I know both are acceptable, but what would be the preferred choice? I'd say "he's not very impressed" in your sentence. To my ear it's more emphatic than "he isn't".

  • anonymous I know both are acceptable, but what would be the preferred choice?
  • I'd say "he's not very impressed" in your sentence.
  • To my ear it's more emphatic than "he isn't".
  • anonymous judged on his expression Close, but not correct.
  • The correct phrase is "judg ing by his expression".
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anonymousI know both are acceptable, but what would be the preferred choice?

I'd say "he's not very impressed" in your sentence. To my ear it's more emphatic than "he isn't".

anonymousjudged on his expression

Close, but not correct. The correct phrase is "judging by his expression".

A comma after 'ex

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