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[Junkomama]

Hello, teachers.
Which one of each set is correct or more natural?

1. (a) a girl about your age
(b) a girl of about your age

2. (a) a girl of your age
(b) a girl your age

3. (a) a girl the same age as you
(b) a girl of the same age as you

As for the following sets, I think (a) is natural.
(b) is also acceptable?

4. (a) He wasn't a bit surprisedat the news.
(b) He wasn't surprised at the news a bit.

5. (a) He looks a great deal better.
(b) He looks better a great deal.

Thank you in advance!
Regards,
Junkomama

[hitori2k6]

Junkomama,

Ok, here we go.

1. A
2. either one
3. A
4. see explanation below
5. A

You can say "He wasn't a bit surprised at the news".
But more correctly would be "He wasn't a bit surprised by the news".

I hope this helps.


Hitori2k6

[Junkomama]

Thank you very much for your reply, hitori2k6-san!!

Junkomama