On Tuesday 26 April 2011, Jonathan Blake wrote: > On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 7:32 AM, David Davis <feline1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I too would advise a correction to either "you recognise these > > bacteria" or "you recognise the bacteria". > > > > Even Lone Wolf's super eyesight is not going to be able to see a > > single bacterium. > > I like changing "this" for "the". How about the following? > > "At once you recognize the bacteria to be Gnallia, a benign species > of bacillus that is often used to prevent and cure infections of the > blood. The raw bacteria is edible and rich in protein, and there is > sufficient here for 5 Meals." For me "The raw bacteria are [...]" sounds better. But since I'm German this probably doesn't mean anything. ;-) Regards, Ingo ~~~~~~ Manage your subscription at //www.freelists.org/list/projectaon