Mr. Tom Posted 6 years ago
Vocabulary

Scandal, disgrace, shame

Hi

Would you say that all three work naturally?

It's a scandal that such a large town has no orchestra.

It's a disgrace that such a large town has no orchestra.

It's a shame that such a large town has no orchestra.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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Would you say that all three work naturally? 1 is not good here. 2 and 3 are OK.

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Would you say that all three work naturally?

1 is not good here. 2 and 3 are OK.

Here are a few quick comments on how I react to these words.


It's a scandal that such a large town has no orchestra. No. scandal involves public shock, and sounds like people are all whispering to each other about it.

It's a