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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? April 27

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Of course, part of the high returns of these projects is attributable to lower liquidity, higher leverage, and a short history as a viable enterprise.

2. Do you give a much hoot to the royal marriage?

3. Do you care about the royal marriage?

Thanks,

MG.
  

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OK as corrected. 1. Of course, part of the high return on these projects is attributable to lower liquidity, higher leverage, and their short history as viable enterprises.

  • OK as corrected.
  • 1.
  • Of course, part of the high return on these projects is attributable to lower liquidity, higher leverage, and their short history as viable enterprises.
  • 2.
  • Do you give a hoot about the royal marriage?
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OK as corrected.

1. Of course, part of the high return on these projects is attributable to lower liquidity, higher leverage, and their short history as viable enterprises.

2. Do you give a hoot about the royal marriage?

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Hi MG

I think...

1. Of course, part of the high returns of these projects is attributable to lower liquidity, higher leverage, and a short history as a viable enterprise.

This is fine although the last bit sounds slightly shaky. Would you not say -"..it's a young company with potential".? Or you could say

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