I'd simply say "That's icing." However, out of your examples, #2 is the best for me.Originally Posted by navi tasan
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Imagine I have a stain of cake-icing on my jacket.
You ask me what it is.
Which of these answers are acceptable?
1-That is icing of a cake.
2-That's the icing of a cake.
3-That's icing of cake.
I'd simply say "That's icing." However, out of your examples, #2 is the best for me.Originally Posted by navi tasan
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I'd go for Red's suggestion, without the typo. :D :D :D
Fixed, thanks.Originally Posted by tdol
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I personally would use none of those, but would say simply
1. it's icing.
2. It's icing from a cake.
I am also thinking of the rule "this" is for close and "that" is for further away. therefore I just think "it" sounds better. Just an opinion from a fellow learner.
I'd say, "It's frosting."
:D
Yep, both of those suggestions are good for me.Originally Posted by valtango
I agree.Originally Posted by valtango
It's great to see you getting involved in the discussions here. It's great to have you with us. Welcome to UsingEnglish!Originally Posted by valtango
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