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    Default Need advice on answering a question, thx teachers!

    If a question asks:
    What is the relationship among Peter, Mary and Ma Dear? (knowing that they are father, daughter and mother)
    How should I answer it? should I say,
    They are a family.
    Please advise, thanks.

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    Default Re: Need advice on answering a question, thx teachers!

    Quote Originally Posted by Help Wanted View Post
    If a question asks:
    What is the relationship among Peter, Mary and Ma Dear? (knowing that they are father, daughter and mother)
    How should I answer it? should I say,
    They are a family.
    Please advise, thanks.
    You could say: Peter and Ma Dear are Mary's parents.
    Mary is Peter and Ma Dear's daughter.

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    Default Re: Need advice on answering a question, thx teachers!

    Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your advice, Queenbu!

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    Default Re: Need advice on answering a question, thx teachers!

    You're welcome.

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