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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Are these sentences natural? August 23
Hi,
Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?
1. You don’t know how it will have changed two years from now. Maybe you wont’ be interested in this product and will have moved on to something else.
2. When do we have to RSVP by?
3. Is he on holiday this week? (holiday or holidays)
Thanks,
MG.
Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?
1. You don’t know how it will have changed two years from now. Maybe you wont’ be interested in this product and will have moved on to something else.
2. When do we have to RSVP by?
3. Is he on holiday this week? (holiday or holidays)
Thanks,
MG.
Top answer
3) holiday (BrEng); on vacation (AmEng) 2) I don't personally approve of 'RSVP' used as the main verb. This is something that is posted, most often, at the bottom of an invitation. I prefer to say simply, "I responded in time".
- 3) holiday (BrEng); on vacation (AmEng) 2) I don't personally approve of 'RSVP' used as the main verb.
- This is something that is posted, most often, at the bottom of an invitation.
- I prefer to say simply, "I responded in time".
- I know that some other native speakers will disagree, and that's fine.
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3) holiday (BrEng); on vacation (AmEng)
2) I don't personally approve of 'RSVP' used as the main verb. This is something that is posted, most often, at the bottom of an invitation. I prefer to say simply, "I responded in time".
I know that some other native speakers will disagree, and that's fine.
2) I don't personally approve of 'RSVP' used as the main verb. This is something that is posted, most often, at the bottom of an invitation. I prefer to say simply, "I responded in time".
I know that some other native speakers will disagree, and that's fine.
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1. This is correct, except that the contraction in the second sentence is "won't" (placement of apostrophe)
2. I agree with Philip; I do not care for RSVP as a main verb. Also, "by" is a preposition and it is best not to end the sentence this way. I would word the sentence this way "By when must we respond?" or "When do you/they expect a response?"
3. See Philip's answer.
2. I agree with Philip; I do not care for RSVP as a main verb. Also, "by" is a preposition and it is best not to end the sentence this way. I would word the sentence this way "By when must we respond?" or "When do you/they expect a response?"
3. See Philip's answer.
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MusicgoldAre the following sentences natural to a native ear?Mostly, but I might change a few bits.
1. You don’t know how it will have changed two years from now. Maybe you wont’ be interested in this product and will have moved on to something else.
It's grammatically OK, but to my ear the future perfect
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