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Kunsusuki Posted 12 years ago
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In an English speaking country, pointing to a non-native speaker would be a piece of cake. An eccentric accent would adequately serve as its reason. Is the passage above correct? Thank you in advance.
In an English speaking country, pointing to a non-native speaker would be a piece of cake. An eccentric accent would adequately serve as its reason. Is the passage above correct? Thank you in advance.
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A few comments. "eccentric" probably is not the right word. There is no accurate antecedent for "its".
- A few comments.
- "eccentric" probably is not the right word.
- There is no accurate antecedent for "its".
- Is this statement is any more true of English than any other language?
- "English-speaking" should be hyphenated.
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A few comments. "eccentric" probably is not the right word. There is no accurate antecedent for "its". Is this statement is any more true of English than any other language? "English-speaking" should be hyphenated. Be aware that "piece of cake" is an informal expression.
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In an English-speaking country, spotting a non-native English speaker would be a piece of cake. His accent alone would be enough to give him away.
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