Word choice
Hi
Please tell me if the word "although" is appropriate in the sentence.
The people of the ancient Assyrian Empire were renowned warriors, although they also crafted some of the best-preserved ancient art.
I came across the sentence in a sentence correction exercise. Although I don't see any grammatical errors in the sentence, I don't understand the need for although. As it is seems to mean that artists cannot make good warriors. which to me does not stand reason.
Please give your views.
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vsuresh Please give your views. I agree, but you could say that grammar encompasses such things. By the way, "does not stand reason" is unidiomatic to me.
- vsuresh Please give your views.
- I agree, but you could say that grammar encompasses such things.
- By the way, "does not stand reason" is unidiomatic to me.
- We say "stand to reason" (usually in a positive sense) or "make sense".
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vsureshPlease give your views.
I agree, but you could say that grammar encompasses such things. By the way, "does not stand reason" is unidiomatic to me. We say "stand to reason" (usually in a positive sense) or "make sense".
0vsureshThe people of the ancient Assyrian Empire were renowned warriors, although they also crafted some of the best-preserved ancient art.
This could work in the right context. For example, it could be part of an essay titled "Were the ancient peoples of the Near East focused on war or the arts?"
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