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Namsteven Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

A stable career

1. When my career is stable, I'll ask for her hands in marriage at once. I give you my word.

2. When I have a stable career, I'll propose to her right away. I promise you.

- Are these sentences natural to say?

Thanks a lot to Teachers,

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Hi, 1. When my career is stable, I'll ask for her hand hands in marriage at once. I give you my word.

— Clive

  • Hi, 1.
  • When my career is stable, I'll ask for her hand hands in marriage at once.
  • I give you my word.
  • 2.
  • When I have a stable career, I'll propose to her right away.
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Hi,
1. When my career is stable, I'll ask for her hand hands in marriage at once. I give you my word.
2. When I have a stable career, I'll propose to her right away. I promise you.

- Are these sentences natural to say? They are both correct, but #1 s
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"At once" and "right away" are not natural since you wouldn't know the exact moment when your career becomes stable.

"I promise when I have a stable career, I'll ask for her hand in marrage" is more natural.
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