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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Sentence Verification

Hi Experts,

please verify if the following sentence in terms of grammar and tone

"Luci asserts that she would rather be happy in Boston than chase happiness in wonderlands of Europe. "

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Luci asserts that she would rather be happy in Boston than chase happiness in the wonderlands of Europe. wonderlands is an unusual word to use here. What do you mean?

— Clive

  • Luci asserts that she would rather be happy in Boston than chase happiness in the wonderlands of Europe.
  • wonderlands is an unusual word to use here.
  • What do you mean?
  • asserts sometimes implies some scepticism about what is being said.
  • Clive
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Luci asserts that she would rather be happy in Boston than chase happiness in the wonderlands of Europe.

wonderlands is an unusual word to use here. What do you mean?

asserts sometimes implies some scepticism about what is being said.

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Hi, Thanks for your reply ,

I mean "wonderland" as in the place with better options for life ,,,its in context of a story

Luci has no skepticism about what she is saying ,so do you suggests using "affirm" instead of "assert" ,,,

in the online search both words are being shown as synonym,please guide regarding it .

Rahul
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I mean "wonderland" as in the place with better options for life ,,,its in context of a story

No. I suggest eg . . . . in the enticing countries of Europe.

Luci has no skepticism about what she is saying ,so do you suggests using "affirm" instead of "assert" ,,,
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