[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? John told, and Harry showed, Seymour that Sally was a virgin.
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[A]: unacceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? We made the claim that Perseus killed the Gorgon.
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[A]: acceptable

[Q]: Would the following sentence, by the strictest standards, be considered correct? A large flag fluttered.
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[A]:
acceptable