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Iwonabp Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

a couple of grammar questions :)

1. The weather being fine, we decided to go for a walk.

Is that a very formal lg, only used in written works? Could be used in stories or personal letters?

2. On finishing work I left the office.

Is that he same as: "Having finished work I left the office"?

3. His being constantly tired worries me.

the same as : "It worries me that he is constantly tired"? When should we use this construction, the former one?

It's difficult for me to say whether a given expression sounds natural in everyday speech or is rather awkward . That's why I'm looking for the answer here.

Thank you Emotion: smile)
  

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You can say any of these if you like, Iwonabp; if you can say them comfortably, it is OK. Most people speak in less polished phrases, I admit: The weather was fine so we went for a walk. When I finished work I left.

— Mister Micawber

  • You can say any of these if you like, Iwonabp; if you can say them comfortably, it is OK.
  • Most people speak in less polished phrases, I admit: The weather was fine so we went for a walk.
  • When I finished work I left.
  • I'm worried.
  • He's always tired.
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You can say any of these if you like, Iwonabp; if you can say them comfortably, it is OK. Most people speak in less polished phrases, I admit:

The weather was fine so we went for a walk.
When I finished work I left.
I'm worried. He's always tired.

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