Are there missing words on sentences?
Are these 4 sentences correct? I heard them
on a show.
It feels like there are words missing in them
Hiring should be done on merit. (Should there be “based”?
Even though it happened, it could easily have not. (Is there a word missing on the end? Is this natural sentence?)
The book was 2 inches to the right from where I remember it. Someone has touched my stuff. (Is there a word missing at the end of first sentence? Is it natural to say?)
I like sleep on the side that I’m less likely to get murdered. (if there was intruder.) (Is there a word missing at the end? Would you rephrase?)
thanks a lot for the help!
Top answer
In casual speech the 4 sentences are okay. People talk like this informally. 1.
- In casual speech the 4 sentences are okay.
- People talk like this informally.
- 1.
- Strictly speaking grammatically, there should be the word "based" between "done" and "on," but in casual speech you might hear the given sentence.
- 2.
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In casual speech the 4 sentences are okay. People talk like this informally.
1. Strictly speaking grammatically, there should be the word "based" between "done" and "on," but in casual speech you might hear the given sentence.
2. The given sentence is correct. No additional words are needed.
3. These two sentences are correct. No additional words are ne
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