[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? John wanted to improve his lot in life.
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[A]: acceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? Moya said she liked football.
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[A]: acceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? It is tough to please John.
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[A]:
acceptable