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On a scale of one to ten, I scored a six.
I know 'scored six' is enough without a. But is it okay to add a before six for emphasis?
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On a scale of one to ten, I scored a six. This is OK. But I feel that the word ' score' is not quite suitable.
- On a scale of one to ten, I scored a six.
- This is OK.
- But I feel that the word ' score' is not quite suitable.
- To me, it makes what is happening sound too much like a competition.
- I suggest eg On a scale of one to ten, I got six.
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On a scale of one to ten, I scored a six. This is OK.
But I feel that the word 'score' is not quite suitable. To me, it makes what is happening sound too much like a competition.
I suggest
eg On a scale of one to ten, I got six.
eg On a scale of one to ten, I was rated at six.
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