Sentence: "Mary noticed John's excessive appreciation of herself."
Would a linguist rate this sentence to be acceptable linguistically?
A: unacceptable

Sentence: "He remained a good friend to me."
Would a linguist rate this sentence to be acceptable linguistically?
A: acceptable

Sentence: "Webster touched a sword after Henry had done so."
Would a linguist rate this sentence to be acceptable linguistically?
A: acceptable

Sentence: "It is crucial that John should show an interest."
Would a linguist rate this sentence to be acceptable linguistically?
A:
acceptable