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Masanori Takaoka Posted 11 years ago
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play an active part

Today, it is not unusual for Japanese baseball players to

1) play an active role in the major leagues.
2) succeed in the major leagues.
3) do well in the major leagues.
4) play well in the major leagues.
5) be successful in the major leagues.
6) do good work in the MLB.
7) show good plays in the MLB.
8) do a great job in the MLB.

Which one sounds most natural and which one least?
  

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Dear Masanori, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are all appropriate and equally natural. 7 is incorrect. The others apply more to regular work and not sports.

  • Dear Masanori, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are all appropriate and equally natural.
  • 7 is incorrect.
  • The others apply more to regular work and not sports.
  • Kind regards Michael
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Dear Masanori,

2, 3, 4, and 5 are all appropriate and equally natural. 7 is incorrect. The others apply more to regular work and not sports.

Kind regards

Michael

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