English grammar questions, answered by Alan
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Pacifist
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by Pacifist » Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:14 pm
Which sounds better or nicer:
"Laika was the first being to orbit the Earth."
Or
"Laika was the first living creture to orbit the Earth."
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Alan
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by Alan » Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:52 am
Both possible, but note the spelling of 'creature'.
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