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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Pronoun
Could you check whether the following conversation sounds right?
Thank you.
A: What is that?
B: This is a funny pencil looking like a cigarette. My friend gave me it as a birthday gift.
Thank you.
A: What is that?
B: This is a funny pencil looking like a cigarette. My friend gave me it as a birthday gift.
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Almost (the pronouns are fine). I would prefer to say: This is a funny pencil which looks like a cigarette. My friend gave it to me as a birthday gift.
- Almost (the pronouns are fine).
- I would prefer to say: This is a funny pencil which looks like a cigarette.
- My friend gave it to me as a birthday gift.
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Almost (the pronouns are fine).
I would prefer to say:
This is a funny pencil which looks like a cigarette. My friend gave it to me as a birthday gift.
I would prefer to say:
This is a funny pencil which looks like a cigarette. My friend gave it to me as a birthday gift.
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Is "This is a funny pencil looking like a cigarette" wrong as it is?
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It is understandable, but it is awkwardly said and not how a native would say it.
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