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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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It is believed that she was a beauty when she was young.

It is believed that she was a beauty when she was young.




Which one of the following is close to the above semantically? Thanks.



Helen is believed to be a beauty when she was young.

Helen is believed to have been a beauty when she was young.


  

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Hi, Only #2. The speaker obviously does not think that an older woman can be beautiful. I don't agree.

— Clive

  • Hi, Only #2.
  • The speaker obviously does not think that an older woman can be beautiful.
  • I don't agree.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Only #2.

The speaker obviously does not think that an older woman can be beautiful. I don't agree.

Clive
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