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    Hello,

    I'm not sure if I ask some questions correctly.

    Is this the correct way to ask:

    "What country a daffodil is the symbol of?
    A daffodil is the symbol of Wales."

    Thank you.)
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    Default Re: How can I say..?

    * Not a teacher

    I would say:

    Which country has a/the daffodil as a symbol?
    Which country's symbol is a daffodil?
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    Default Re: How can I say..?

    Quote Originally Posted by GoodDay View Post
    Hello,

    I'm not sure if I ask some questions correctly.

    Is this the correct way to ask:

    "What country a daffodil is the symbol of?
    A daffodil is the symbol of Wales."

    Thank you.)
    "Of which country is the daffodil the symbol?" or "The daffodil is the symbol of which country?" or "Which country is the daffodil the symbol of?"
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    Default Re: How can I say..?

    I'd use 'national flower' or 'emblem' rather than 'symbol'.
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    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.


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    I thank everyone for their answers.

    IsS there a big difference between using "a" or "the" with "daffodil" in this context?

    See attached scan please.

    Thank you.
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