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Mr. Tom Posted 3 years ago
Vocabulary
You were the eldest
Hi
Are both versions correct in conversational English?
(A woman talking about her childhood; she had two younger sisters.)
Woman: When our parents were away I was expected to look after the affairs.
Her friend: That's because you were the oldest?
Her friend: That's because you were the eldest?
Thanks,
Tom
PS: Is look after the affairs is a natural phrase in the given context?
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It's more natural to say 'I was expected to look after the house and my sisters'. Either 'eldest' or 'oldest' can be used in this context.
- It's more natural to say 'I was expected to look after the house and my sisters'.
- Either 'eldest' or 'oldest' can be used in this context.
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It's more natural to say 'I was expected to look after the house and my sisters'.
Either 'eldest' or 'oldest' can be used in this context.
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