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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Okay or not?

In accordance with what was told by the president, the thief was accused and currently is in custody in foreign country.

Is this okay?

thanks guys!
  

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I think you can change the following. Other than that, it's great! ) in A foreign country.

  • I think you can change the following.
  • Other than that, it's great!
  • ) in A foreign country.
  • But usually you use "in accordance with" on a rule/regulation/law, not what the president has said.
  • And, I am quite surprised he spoke up for a theft!
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I think you can change the following. Other than that, it's great!
told --> said (Usually if you use told, the party he spoke to should be specified.)
accused --> charged (he will be accused once he is a suspect and not according to what the president says.)
in A foreign country.

But usually you use "in accordance with" on a rule/regulation/law, not what the president h

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