[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? I gave the box to Leah.
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[A]: acceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? His second book came out earlier this year and became an instant best-seller.
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[A]: acceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? John may drink water, and Bill drink beer.
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[A]:
acceptable