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22 Oct 2014
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Our parents always tell us that if a sophistry would be accepted by teachers, your teachers must trust you whatever. Does this sound natural?
Our parents always tell us that if a sophistry would be accepted by teachers, your teachers must trust you whatever. Does this sound natural?
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- Simplified Chinese (China)
So who can give me a correct answer?
- English (UK)
- English (US)
A little unnatural
"Our parents always tell us that lying will be believed by teachers, your teachers must be able to trust you."
I think that might be what you are trying to say, but I'm not sure. Sorry if it is not. :)
- Simplified Chinese (China)
Thanks, but my teacher requires the word about sophistry.
- English (UK)
- English (US)
A little unnatural
In that case you can say "Our parents tell us that a sophistry will be believed by teachers, your teachers must be able to trust you."
- Simplified Chinese (China)
Very good, thx.

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