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Qq_aa_zz Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

How to answer?

Hi,

If the question is : Who is the principal of the school?

The answer is

A. The principal of the school is XXX.

or

B. XXX is the principal of the school.

Which of A or B is correct in grammar?

Thanks a lot!
  

Top answer

A. The principal of the school is ***. B.

— Avangi

  • A.
  • The principal of the school is ***.
  • B.
  • *** is the principal of the school.
  • Both versions are grammatically correct.
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A. The principal of the school is ***.

B. *** is the principal of the school.


Both versions are grammatically correct.
The first version is the more common way to reply.
But I wouldn't hesitate to use the second.
If this is a written reply, I'd use the first.
If it's a casual conversation,
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Hi, I agree with Avangi. Both are written style. I prefer A in writing and a simple "***" in oral speaking.
Hope a handy English Dictionary can help with your learning. Good luck!
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