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8 nov 2020
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Pergunta sobre Inglês (EUA)
Mary's husband loves his wife.
John's wife is loved by him.
(John and Mary are couple.)
Why are these sentences not correct?
Mary's husband loves his wife.
John's wife is loved by him.
(John and Mary are couple.)
Why are these sentences not correct?
John's wife is loved by him.
(John and Mary are couple.)
Why are these sentences not correct?
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@mmse88
Mary's husband loves his wife.
John's wife is loved by him.
(John and Mary are a couple.)
The two sentences are correct but the second one would sound a bit weird if you'd use it in everyday life. John loves his wife would be more natural.
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