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He loves to read novels; she, poetry.
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He loves to read novels; she, poetry.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should encourage your loved ones to pursue their passions; he should read novels, and she should read poetry.
Describing Habits
He spends his evenings reading novels, while she prefers poetry.
Asking About Others
What kind of literature do they enjoy? Does he prefer novels, and she, poetry?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If he didn't have novels to read, he'd be bored; similarly, if she didn't have poetry, she'd feel unfulfilled.
Rephrased versions
Formal
His literary preference is novels; hers, poetry.
Casual
He's into novels, and she's all about poetry.
Simpler English
He likes novels; she likes poems.
Phrases to learn
loves to read
Enjoys the activity of reading.
literary preference
A person's favored type of literature.