[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? the student who everyone likes left.
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[A]: acceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? We proved Smith conclusively to the authorities to be the thief.
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[A]: acceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? The policeman kissed the puppy.
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[A]:
acceptable