Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
One of the people was dying of thirst.

acceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
Look at all these books. Which book would you like?

acceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
Maxwell isn't half the doctor that feared Marge would realize Tom had confessed that he knew Bill expected him to be.

acceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
John's refusal of the offer was shocking.
acceptable