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Musicgold Posted 14 years ago
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Are these sentences natural? Aug 13
Hi,
Are these sentences natural to a native ear?
1. Sorry, got to stop, the anthem is going.
2. I know that it has been just one month since you had it, but how do you like your new house?
3. Okay, what don’t you want? (my question to a 6 year old)
Thanks,
MG
Are these sentences natural to a native ear?
1. Sorry, got to stop, the anthem is going.
2. I know that it has been just one month since you had it, but how do you like your new house?
3. Okay, what don’t you want? (my question to a 6 year old)
Thanks,
MG
Top answer
1. I am not sure what it's supposed to mean. There is a comma splice.
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- I am not sure what it's supposed to mean.
- There is a comma splice.
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- "Had" is the wrong verb with "since", which refers to a point in time.
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1. I am not sure what it's supposed to mean. There is a comma splice. One possible correct version: "Sorry, got to stop—the anthem is going."
2. "Had" is the wrong verb with "since", which refers to a point in time. "I know that it has been just one month since you bought (got/moved into) it, but how do you like your new house?" or "I know you have had it for only one month, but how do yo
2. "Had" is the wrong verb with "since", which refers to a point in time. "I know that it has been just one month since you bought (got/moved into) it, but how do you like your new house?" or "I know you have had it for only one month, but how do yo
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