[Anglika]

Originally Posted by hela

Dear teachers,

Would you please tell me which of the following sentences are wrong?

1) The / That book contained very little useful information. Either can be used.

2) People think I live in luxury but I don’t think a BMW is a luxury.

3) Call a porter, it’s too much luggage for you to carry.



4) a) The news that the local newspaper contains is shocking.

b) This news that a local newspaper contains is shocking.

c) This piece of news that a / the (?) local newspaper contains is shocking. Either can be used



5) She bought a Picasso the last week of her stay in London.

6) The equipment in this laboratory is rather old.

7) Cocker Spaniel / A Cocker Spaniel (?) is one of the most popular pet dogs. "A cocker spaniel"

8) English is an appealing language but I don’t feel the same about the English.

9) There is a wonderful scenery in the eastern part of Turkey. "There is wonderful scenery..."..



Thank you very much for your help.
Regards,
Hela

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