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Vincent Teo Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
A few corrections (O)
Can I say,
(a) They came to the counter in five minutes. They came (to) the counter.
(b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house. The supermarket held (a) grand sale / held grand sales.
(c) Suddenly he heard a cried. While he past a corner / he turned a corner,
he saw a boy crying.
While he past a corner / he turned a corner, he saw a boy crying which
stood in a corner.
(d) The boy looked / seemed panic.
The boy was in a panic.
(f) He asked the reason why was the boy crying/ why he is crying.
(g) They thanked for Jenny's help.
They were thankful to her.
(h) The shopping complex was crowded and noisy.
There was crowded with many family.
(i) They made an announcement to the supermarket.
(a) They came to the counter in five minutes. They came (to) the counter.
(b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house. The supermarket held (a) grand sale / held grand sales.
(c) Suddenly he heard a cried. While he past a corner / he turned a corner,
he saw a boy crying.
While he past a corner / he turned a corner, he saw a boy crying which
stood in a corner.
(d) The boy looked / seemed panic.
The boy was in a panic.
(f) He asked the reason why was the boy crying/ why he is crying.
(g) They thanked for Jenny's help.
They were thankful to her.
(h) The shopping complex was crowded and noisy.
There was crowded with many family.
(i) They made an announcement to the supermarket.
Top answer
Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) They came to the counter in five minutes. They came to the counter. (b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house.
- Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) They came to the counter in five minutes.
- They came to the counter.
- (b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house.
- The supermarket held a grand sale / held grand sales .
- (c) Suddenly he heard a cried.
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Vincent Teo
Can I say,
(a) They came to the counter in five minutes. They came to the counter.
(b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house. The supermarket held a grand sale/ held grand sales.
(c) Suddenly he heard a cried. While he past a corner / he turned a co
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New2grammarVincent Teo
Can I say,
(b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house. The supermarket held a grand sale/ held grand sales. (Why can't be use? "held grand sales")
(c) Suddenly he heard a cried. While he past a corner / he turned a corner,
he saw a boy c
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(a) They reached the counter in five minutes.
(b) He went to the supermarketthat is near his house. The supermarket held a grand sale.
(c) Suddenly he heard a cry. He was pa
(b) He went to the supermarket
(c) Suddenly he heard a cry. He was pa
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sorry, mind to ask my doubts above?
Can I say,
(a) He asked the boy why he was crying / why was he crying.
Can I say,
(a) He asked the boy why he was crying / why was he crying.
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Vincent Teosorry, mind to ask my doubts above?Because that is the preferred sentence pattern for questioning.
Can I say,
(a) He asked the boy why he was crying / why was he crying.
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IF, I would like to know what you think.
If the exact question is quoted, I would say,
He asked the boy, 'Why are you crying'.
In proper reported speech (in writing), I'd say
He asked the boy why he was crying.
In casual reported speech(in a conversation), I'd say
He asked the boy why was he crying.
Is my understanding correct? Can a
If the exact question is quoted, I would say,
He asked the boy, 'Why are you crying'.
In proper reported speech (in writing), I'd say
He asked the boy why he was crying.
In casual reported speech(in a conversation), I'd say
He asked the boy why was he crying.
Is my understanding correct? Can a
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New2grammarIF, I would like to know what you think.
If the exact question is quoted, I would say,
He asked the boy, 'Why are you crying'.
In proper reported speech (in writing), I'd say
He asked the boy why he was crying.
In casual reported speech(in a conversation), I'd say
He asked the boy why was he crying.
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In casual reported speech (in a conversation), I'd say
He asked the boy why was he crying.
In conversation, you should use the correct version.
He asked the boy why he was crying.
He asked the boy why was he crying.
In conversation, you should use the correct version.
He asked the boy why he was crying.
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I have few questions here:
Can I say,
(b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house. The supermarket held grand sales. (Why can't I say like this way?)
(c) Suddenly he heard a cry. While he past a corner / he turned a corner,
he saw a boy crying. (how do I correct it?)
(d) The boy looked / seemed panic.
The boy was in a pa
Can I say,
(b) He went to the supermarket that is near his house. The supermarket held grand sales. (Why can't I say like this way?)
(c) Suddenly he heard a cry. While he past a corner / he turned a corner,
he saw a boy crying. (how do I correct it?)
(d) The boy looked / seemed panic.
The boy was in a pa
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