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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Tell me what he looks like.

Hi

Could you please tell me which of the four sentences is most natural? Or are they all OK?

[In a market -- a man to the distressed father of a lost child]

Tell me what he looks like.

Tell me what's he wearing.

Tell me about his outfit.

Tell me about his appearance.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

The first 2 are less formal therefore more likely to be used. The third I can't see being used (unless he was in fancy dress). Way too formal!

— Dave Phillips

  • The first 2 are less formal therefore more likely to be used.
  • The third I can't see being used (unless he was in fancy dress).
  • Way too formal!
  • The 4th is very formal, maybe a police officer reading a form but unlikely in this context - too formal.
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The first 2 are less formal therefore more likely to be used.

The third I can't see being used (unless he was in fancy dress). Way too formal!

The 4th is very formal, maybe a police officer reading a form but unlikely in this context - too formal.
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I agree with Dave. The first two are very natural. The others are less likely to be said in the given situation.

CJ
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