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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
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Is it a suitable question to ask? 'What kind of creature was that according to the doctor?'

Hi teachers,
This is for a listening comprehension exercise. The title is the Elephant Man. The person that says that sentence is a doctor
One question:
If this is what the students will hear: “But this creature, this thing, was the worst of all.” Is it a suitable question to ask? 'What kind of creature was that according to the doctor?'

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

No, that is not very good. 'Worst', is not a 'kind'. The single sentence does not really give room for a meaningful question, since 'worst creature' does not really carry any sort of clear image.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, that is not very good.
  • 'Worst', is not a 'kind'.
  • The single sentence does not really give room for a meaningful question, since 'worst creature' does not really carry any sort of clear image.
  • I suggest a question covering a larger context.
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No, that is not very good. 'Worst', is not a 'kind'. The single sentence does not really give room for a meaningful question, since 'worst creature' does not really carry any sort of clear image. I suggest a question covering a larger context.
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Mister MicawberNo, that is not very good. 'Worst', is not a 'kind'. The single sentence does not really give room for a meaningful question, since 'worst creature' does not really carry any sort of clear image. I suggest a question covering a larger context.
Hi Mister Micawber,
Thank you for your reply. That's what I though, that it wasn't very good. Thoug
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