"... living standard(s?) of indigenous Australians and (that of?) non indigenous Australians..."

Hi,

I was just wondering if this sentence sounds natural.

Should I use the plural form of 'living standard(s)'? Plural is more common, or else the common phrase 'the standard of living'.

And do I have to put 'that of' in front of 'non indigenous...'?

No. But hyphenate 'non-indigenous'.

The living standard of indigenous Aus

PeaceblinkfriendHi all



I was just wondering if this sentence sounds natural. Should I use the plural form of 'living standard(s)'? And do I have to put 'that of' in front of 'non indigenous...'?



The living standard of indigenous Australians and non indigenous Australians vary by a shameful chasm.



Thankyou

Thanks for both of your replies.

Cllive, would it make sense if I said 'There is a shameful chasm between...'?

Thanks again

PBF

PeaceblinkfriendThanks for both of your replies.

Cllive, would it make sense if I said 'There is a shameful chasm between...'?

Thanks again

PBF


Chasm is related to nature. So, why do want to ashame the nature. Please don't do this we are already facing environmental prblems. But u can use deep/great/intense/low/profound..

Thanks for your reply.

I was thinking of using 'chasm' figuratively. And I wasn't sure if shameful used this way would mean that the chasm is so wide that we should be ashamed o

PBFf.

Hi,

Clive, would it make sense if I said 'There is a shameful chasm between...'?

Sure, I just forgot to include that word in my last post. It's clear that the word 'chasm' is just being used figuratively.

Clive