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The song was written by a famous artist.

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Sentence

Narrator

The song was written by a famous artist.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

The song was written by a famous artist.

Starting a Conversation

Did you know the song was written by a famous artist?

Adding Detail

The lyrics are beautiful; the song was written by a famous artist.

Making a Comparison

While many artists contributed, the main melody was written by a famous artist.

Rephrased versions

Formal

A renowned artist composed the song.

Casual

A big-name artist wrote that song.

Simpler English

A famous singer wrote the song.

Phrases to learn

written by

Created or composed by someone.

famous artist

A well-known and celebrated creator of art.