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Hi ! I have a question...probably as everyone who posts here....
a.) QUESTION 1
Which version of the sentence is correct , and why ?
1.) You never know what will happen next .
2.) You never know what what's gonna happen next .
3.) You never know what happens next .
4.) You never know what's happening next .
If it's correct to use 2 or all of them then in what kinds of situation I can say these sentences ?
b.) QUESTION 2
When I say 'killing' or some other word that ends with -ing , then can I use an apostrophe instead of 'g' (killin') ? If YES then why ? :]
Thanx in advance guys
a.) QUESTION 1
Which version of the sentence is correct , and why ?
1.) You never know what will happen next .
2.) You never know what what's gonna happen next .
3.) You never know what happens next .
4.) You never know what's happening next .
If it's correct to use 2 or all of them then in what kinds of situation I can say these sentences ?
b.) QUESTION 2
When I say 'killing' or some other word that ends with -ing , then can I use an apostrophe instead of 'g' (killin') ? If YES then why ? :]
Thanx in advance guys
Top answer
Question I: Number (2) has too many 'what's, and 'gonna' is unacceptable except in slovenly spoken language. Number (3) would only be useful in limited contexts: 'you never know what happens next until after you've seen the movie'. ' You can use any of these latter three in essentially the same situations, and no one will notice your choice.
- Question I: Number (2) has too many 'what's, and 'gonna' is unacceptable except in slovenly spoken language.
- Number (3) would only be useful in limited contexts: 'you never know what happens next until after you've seen the movie'.
- ' You can use any of these latter three in essentially the same situations, and no one will notice your choice.
- The 'what' clauses all refer to the future.
- Question II: It is difficult to use an apostrophe when you are saying anything.
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Question I:
Number (2) has too many 'what's, and 'gonna' is unacceptable except in slovenly spoken language.
Number (3) would only be useful in limited contexts: 'you never know what happens next until after you've seen the movie'.
(1) and (4) are fine are fine for general use, as is (2a) 'You never know what's going to happen next.'
You can use any of thes
Number (2) has too many 'what's, and 'gonna' is unacceptable except in slovenly spoken language.
Number (3) would only be useful in limited contexts: 'you never know what happens next until after you've seen the movie'.
(1) and (4) are fine are fine for general use, as is (2a) 'You never know what's going to happen next.'
You can use any of thes
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