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Bryka Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Problem with one sentence
Hi I would really appreciate if somebody could help me with this sentence. If you can please point out the problems. This sentence sounds funny to me, and I would like some expert opinion on the style and grammatical errors in it.
Animals have a few cries that serve as signals, but even the highest apes have not been found able to speak, even with the most intensive professional instruction.
Thank you
Bryka
Animals have a few cries that serve as signals, but even the highest apes have not been found able to speak, even with the most intensive professional instruction.
Thank you
Bryka
Top answer
the highest apes are not able to speak. or ... no ape has been found that is able to speak.
- the highest apes are not able to speak.
- or ...
- no ape has been found that is able to speak.
- or ...
- even the highest apes cannot be taught to speak.
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... the highest apes are not able to speak.
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... no ape has been found that is able to speak.
or
... even the highest apes cannot be taught to speak.
Cheers
John.
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... no ape has been found that is able to speak.
or
... even the highest apes cannot be taught to speak.
Cheers
John.
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