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WHAT DO YOU SAY?
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Yolandaprieto
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WHAT DO YOU SAY?
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she had problems because of the colour of her skin or her skin colour. I would be very grateful if you could help me. Thanks in advance Yolanda
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5 May 2012
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MaxiJaz
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Either would work. She had problems, says there was a problem in the past but probably not any more but depending on where you put the subject of the problem (i.e skin and colour) would vary what reaction you had from the person you ask. What you say after because could give you 2 reactions. "Because of the colour of her skin" would indicate the problems were that of race where "because of her skin colour" could sound like there was an odd/unusual colour to her skin and could lead to a second question, What �s wrong with her skin colour?. Hope that helps.
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5 May 2012
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Tere-arg
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Both are right.
It is perfectly correct to use a noun as an adjective for another: skin colour, door key, kitchen door, etc
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5 May 2012
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yanogator
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I agree with Tere-arg, that both are correct. "The color of her skin" is just a tiny bit more formal sounding (because it is longer), but not enough to make much of a difference. Bruce |
5 May 2012
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