Mohamad Ahmad Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

What is the wrong in this sentence ?

The marquess was the executor of her husband's estate.

The book tells it is wrong, so what's the wrong with?

  

Top answer

A marquess is a man. His wife is called a marchioness. Th term 'executor' refers to a man.

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A marquess is a man. His wife is called a marchioness.

Th term 'executor' refers to a man. A woman is called an executrix.

I wouldn't exactly say you are learning very useful English!