1. by marrying - would be better.
3. Darcy ( confesses or declares) his love for Elizabeth.
4. Leave "to her" out
5. "has" not had
6. First sentence is better.
7. Put a comma after declaration... the rest is fine.
8. "In turn"
9. is ok.
Could you check the following statements, please? My doubts concern the words before the parentheses.I really hope you can help me!!
1) Elizabeth believes her closest friend Charlotte has demeaned herself in (?) marrying Mr Collins.
Though she is disappointed with her choice, she promises to visit her in Kent.
2) The Chapter starts with Darcy’s proposal to Elizabeth.
3) Darcy confides (or confesses to loving her ) Elizabeth his love for her. OR He declares his love for her?
4) He confesses (to her) that he has tried in vain to repress his own feelings for her.
5) He makes clear that he had (?) to put aside their differences in social rank.
6) He makes clear that he had to overcome his prejudice towards her social position.
6) He admits (?) being concerned about her social inferiority.
7) She confesses not being (?) pleased with his declaration but he is more surprised than resentful (??)
He confesses not expecting (?) such a rejection from her.
8) On her turn, she accuses him of being uncaring of the feelings of others.
9) Elizabeth is so astonished (?) at his proposal, that she remains silent.
Thank you very much
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