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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
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Are these sentences natural? August 3

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Would this have been a big market place back then?

2. They would have had to close these doors to stop cold winds from coming into the house.

3. Would they have had to close these doors to stop cold winds from coming into the house?



Thanks,

MG.
  

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1. Would this have been a big market place back then? 2.

— Mister Micawber

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  • They would have had to close these doors to stop cold wind from coming into the house.
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1. Would this have been a big market place back then?

2. They would have had to close these doors to stop cold wind from coming into the house.

3. Would they have had to close these doors to stop cold wind from coming into the house?
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Thanks MM.

Wind Vs. Winds

When do you use 'winds' instead of 'wind'? I though I could use them interchangeably.

Thanks.
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They are both OK, but I have chosen the better for you: the point is 'that kind of air movement', right, not a number of instances of it?
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