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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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I want to frame a question on a fish.So will it be appropriate if I write What is it? and Where does it live? or What is it? Where does she live?
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" is correct English, but consider what type of answer you are expecting. g. you want the actual species) then the question ought to be more specific.

  • " is correct English, but consider what type of answer you are expecting.
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  • you want the actual species) then the question ought to be more specific.
  • " is correct unless there is some strong reason to know or care that the fish is female.
  • Lower animals are not often called "he" and "she" (pets may be an exception).
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"What is it?" is correct English, but consider what type of answer you are expecting. If you want something more than "a fish" (e.g. you want the actual species) then the question ought to be more specific.

"Where does it live?" is correct unless there is some strong reason to know or care that the fish is female. Lower animals are not often called "he" and "she" (pets may be an ex

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