Is naught used correctly?
We, Bostonians, have done naught to harm the British.
If it isn't right, could you please write it correctly? Thank you.
Other Answers:
Technically you are correct - however it is a convoluted way of saying a simple phrase.
Current and normal speaking people would say it as follows:
"We, Bostonians, have done no harm to the British."
Current and normal speaking people would say it as follows:
"We, Bostonians, have done no harm to the British."
It's rather old-fashioned. I'd use 'nothing' instead.
Also, you don't need the commas before and after Bostonians.
We Bostonians have done nothing to harm the British.
Also, you don't need the commas before and after Bostonians.
We Bostonians have done nothing to harm the British.
It's fine.
"Naught" is archaic, but presumably a speaker in the American Revolutionary War is the context intended?
"Naught" is archaic, but presumably a speaker in the American Revolutionary War is the context intended?
0 коммент.:
Post a Comment