Can you ckeck if the following sentences are possible? Thank you very much.
1.I’m of average height and of average build. I’ve got average length dark wavy hair, a round face and a turned-up nose. I’m wearing a diamond-patterned sweat-shirt with boot-cut jeans underneath.
2.I usually wear shabby (are “scruffy, untidy” possible?) clothes. I don’t follow (?) the latest fashion (or I don’t give importance to clothes?). I’m sometimes clumsy and forgetful.
3. My school is looking for a partner-school in an English-speaking country. I wonder if you could help me find a school in your area so that that students can start e-mailing each other and acquire a better knowledge of the other country.
4. I don’t dislike going to the disco (Can you say that??). My parents own a jeweller’s shop (?)
5. From the entrance hall go through the corridor in front of you. When you are half way through it, turn right and go up to the first floor. Turn left and go down the corridor. You’ll see my classroom on the right after the drinks machine.
6. This summer (and not in this summer?)
7. I’ve been a member of the Scouts for 4 years.
8.I’ve been playing basketball for three years but I’m going to give it up.
9.I’m wearing a necklace and a bracelet. OR I have a necklace and a bracelet on. I’m wearing a belt-bag around my waist where I keep my purse.
1. yes - any of those
3. check the two "that" words together
4. yes & jewelry shop
6. This summer...
ok on the rest
Sra
Sure, I can help you with that! Here are the explanations for each sentence:
1. "I’m of average height and of average build. I’ve got average length dark wavy hair, a round face and a turned-up nose. I’m wearing a diamond-patterned sweatshirt with boot-cut jeans underneath."
Explanation: This sentence describes someone's physical appearance and clothing choice. It is grammatically correct and coherent.
2. "I usually wear shabby clothes. I don't follow the latest fashion. I'm sometimes clumsy and forgetful."
Explanation: The word "shabby" means "scruffy" or "untidy," and both words are possible in this context. The sentence also states that the person doesn't follow or give importance to the latest fashion trends. It also expresses that the person is sometimes clumsy and forgetful.
3. "My school is looking for a partner-school in an English-speaking country. I wonder if you could help me find a school in your area so that students can start e-mailing each other and acquire a better knowledge of the other country."
Explanation: This sentence states that the speaker's school is seeking a partner-school in an English-speaking country. The speaker politely asks if the listener can assist in finding a suitable school in their area. The purpose of this partnership is for students to exchange emails and gain a better understanding of each other's countries.
4. "I don’t dislike going to the disco. My parents own a jeweler’s shop."
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct. However, it can be rephrased for clarity. Instead of saying, "I don't dislike going to the disco," a clearer statement would be "I like going to the disco." The second part of the sentence is correct and indicates that the speaker's parents own a jewelry shop.
5. "From the entrance hall, go through the corridor in front of you. When you are halfway through it, turn right and go up to the first floor. Turn left and go down the corridor. You’ll see my classroom on the right after the drinks machine."
Explanation: This sentence provides directions. It instructs someone to start from the entrance hall and walk through the corridor in front of them. When they reach the midpoint of that corridor, they need to turn right and go up to the first floor. From there, they should turn left and proceed down the corridor until they spot the speaker's classroom, which is on the right after the drinks machine.
6. "This summer."
Explanation: This statement refers to the upcoming summer. It is correct to say "this summer" instead of "in this summer."
7. "I’ve been a member of the Scouts for four years."
Explanation: This sentence indicates that the speaker has been a member of the Scouts for a duration of four years. The grammar and information are correct.
8. "I’ve been playing basketball for three years, but I'm going to give it up."
Explanation: The speaker mentions that they have been playing basketball for three years. However, they are planning to quit or stop playing the sport. The sentence is grammatically accurate and coherent.
9. "I’m wearing a necklace and a bracelet. OR I have a necklace and a bracelet on. I’m wearing a belt-bag around my waist where I keep my purse."
Explanation: Both versions of the sentence are correct. They describe the speaker's personal accessories – a necklace and a bracelet. Additionally, they mention wearing a belt-bag around their waist to hold their purse. The information is clear and well-presented.