[Grammar] Is Dave ill?

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benjic

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"Is Dave ill? He's lost a lot of weight."
Yes, he's looking very slender these days, isn't he?"

Could a kind teacher please show me where the error is in this sentence and why.
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Drear Pooson

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Not a teacher.

To me, slender is thin in a healthy or fit way.

How about gaunt?



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Even just thin will convey the message you want.
 
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