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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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And put them on a trial they did

Check the last sentence in this following paragraph.(BTW I am Korean)Kentucky could still hold these men and try them or take them to a court of law for the crime they committed. so even though they were captured, perhaps not in the most usual manner, the states of Kentucky had the right to keep these men and to put them on a trial. And put them on a trial they did. My question is why does the sentence go "And put them on a trial they did." why not "And they put them on a trial" or "And they did put them on a trial"
  

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Your versions are also correct. The statement in quotes is simply a sort of exclamation. [ We were told to have a good time, and have a good time we did.

— Philip

  • Your versions are also correct.
  • The statement in quotes is simply a sort of exclamation.
  • [ We were told to have a good time, and have a good time we did.
  • ]
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Your versions are also correct. The statement in quotes is simply a sort of exclamation.
[ We were told to have a good time, and have a good time we did. ]
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