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He loves to read novels; she, poetry.

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Narrator

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.