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Sitifan Posted 17 years ago
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The most or the second most ... after English
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1. French is the most widely taught second language after English
2. In terms of number of words, French is the second largest language after English (probably due to the 20,000 French words !)
Which of the above sentences is correct?
If #1 is correct, #2 should be rewritten as French is the largest language .
If #2 is correct, #1 should be rewritten as French is the second most widely taught...
1. French is the most widely taught second language after English
2. In terms of number of words, French is the second largest language after English (probably due to the 20,000 French words !)
Which of the above sentences is correct?
If #1 is correct, #2 should be rewritten as French is the largest language .
If #2 is correct, #1 should be rewritten as French is the second most widely taught...
Top answer
Hi, 1. French is the most widely taught second language after English Correct 2. ) When you think about this, it does sound a bit like English is #1, some other language is #2, and French is #3.
- Hi, 1.
- French is the most widely taught second language after English Correct 2.
- ) When you think about this, it does sound a bit like English is #1, some other language is #2, and French is #3.
- But that's not the intended meaning.
- The meaning is similar to your first sentence above.
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Hi,
1. French is the most widely taught second language after English Correct
2. In terms of number of words, French is the second largest language after English (probably due to the 20,000 French words !) When you think about this, it does sound a bit like English is #1, some other language is #2, and French is #3.
But that's not the int
1. French is the most widely taught second language after English Correct
2. In terms of number of words, French is the second largest language after English (probably due to the 20,000 French words !) When you think about this, it does sound a bit like English is #1, some other language is #2, and French is #3.
But that's not the int
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