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Seoul Brother Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
about the usage of pronouns
A : I want to get rid of these books.
B : How about donating these books to the libarary.
Should I use the pronoun ' them' instead of these books?
Unless I use it, Is it incorrect?
thanks in advance.
B : How about donating these books to the libarary.
Should I use the pronoun ' them' instead of these books?
Unless I use it, Is it incorrect?
thanks in advance.
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"them" is not required but natural. Repeating the whole noun would be unusual and odd. As a matter of good style, you should use pronouns in situations like this.
- "them" is not required but natural.
- Repeating the whole noun would be unusual and odd.
- As a matter of good style, you should use pronouns in situations like this.
- Language without pronouns would be very tiring for the listener!
- Kind regards, Michael
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"them" is not required but natural. Repeating the whole noun would be unusual and odd. As a matter of good style, you should use pronouns in situations like this. Language without pronouns would be very tiring for the listener!
Kind regards, Michael
Kind regards, Michael
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