A passing acquaintance, if any,...

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Hi all,

Does the following sentence sound natural to your native ears? :)

What we have seen suggests a (/the) passing acquaintance, if any, of the author with his subject matter.


Thanks a lot
 
It works okay with the indefinite article. The definite article is not possible there.
 
How about at best where you have if any?
 
Superguay said:
Hi all.

Does the following sentence sound natural to your native ears? [STRIKE]:)[/STRIKE] Don't try to make your own emoticons. If you really need one, click on the :) icon in the toolbar and choose the appropriate one.

What we have seen suggests a (no slash here the?) passing acquaintance, if any, of the author with his subject matter.

Thanks a lot.
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