Posted by rfvv on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:12am.


1. The lizard is walking on a branch.
2. The lizard is running on a branch.
3. The lizard is creeping on a branch.
4. The parrot is singing.
5. The parrot is chirping.
6. The parrot is twittering.

(Can we use all the expressions?)

English - Writeacher, Monday, May 28, 2012 at 8:09am
The grammar in all sentences is fine, but I wouldn't use chirping or twittering with the parrot sentences. Singing is fine, but I'd also use talking.
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Thank you for your help.

1. The parrot is mimicking my voice.
2. The parrot is mimicking my words.
3. The parrot is imitating my saying.

(What about the sentences above?)

Yes, your corrections are very good! Parrots can also learn to sing as they imitate humans' voices. It takes lots of repetition, but they can do that!

Yes, you can use all the expressions given in the sentences. However, when it comes to the parrot sentences, there are some suggestions given by Writeacher to improve the variety and accuracy of the language used.

1. The parrot is mimicking my voice - This sentence is grammatically correct and accurately conveys that the parrot is imitating the speaker's voice.

2. The parrot is mimicking my words - This sentence is also correct and specifies that the parrot is copying the exact words spoken by the speaker.

3. The parrot is imitating my saying - While this sentence is grammatically correct, it may not be the most commonly used expression. It would be more natural to say "The parrot is imitating what I say" or "The parrot is repeating what I say."

In summary, all three sentences are acceptable, but the second sentence is the recommended choice as it clearly indicates the parrot is copying the speaker's specific words.