On this piece of paper
Hello everyone.
Could you please evaluate each of the following three sentences depending on whether it is natural?
(A) You have only to write your nickname on this piece of papar.
(B) You have only to write your nickname on this sheet of paper.
(C) You have only to write your nickname on this paper.
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All are correct English (apart from the small typo). "piece of paper" and "sheet of paper" are natural and common phrases, and seem near enough interchangeable here. "paper" is a less obvious choice here and may require some specific context.
- All are correct English (apart from the small typo).
- "piece of paper" and "sheet of paper" are natural and common phrases, and seem near enough interchangeable here.
- "paper" is a less obvious choice here and may require some specific context.
- "You have only to write ...
- " is not a common word order in conversational English.
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All are correct English (apart from the small typo). "piece of paper" and "sheet of paper" are natural and common phrases, and seem near enough interchangeable here. "paper" is a less obvious choice here and may require some specific context.
"You have only to write ... " is not a common word order in conversational English. It may suggest that doing that one thing will cause something e
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