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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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Jeffrey is descended from noble ancestors
Though Jeffrey is descended from noble ancestors, he is very humble.
Hi,
Is "is" in the above optional? Thanks.
Hi,
Is "is" in the above optional? Thanks.
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Hi, Though Jeffrey is descended from noble ancestors , he is very humble . Is "is" in the above optional? In English today, in my opinion, these phrases sounds very stilted and almost archaic.
- Hi, Though Jeffrey is descended from noble ancestors , he is very humble .
- Is "is" in the above optional?
- In English today, in my opinion, these phrases sounds very stilted and almost archaic.
- I would just say Though Jeffrey comes from a very old and distinguished family, he is very modest.
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
Though Jeffrey is descended from noble ancestors, he is very humble.
Is "is" in the above optional?
In English today, in my opinion, these phrases sounds very stilted and almost archaic. I would just say
Though Jeffrey comes from a very old and distinguished family, he is very modest.
Best wishes, Clive
Though Jeffrey is descended from noble ancestors, he is very humble.
Is "is" in the above optional?
In English today, in my opinion, these phrases sounds very stilted and almost archaic. I would just say
Though Jeffrey comes from a very old and distinguished family, he is very modest.
Best wishes, Clive
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