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Musicgold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? Feb 16

Hi,
Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. In such an economic environment, prospective homebuyers delay their purchasing decision until they think that the market has settled.
2. I have a data series, which has annual readings between 1998 and 2003 and quarterly readings from 2004 onwards.
3. What kind of heating system is best at the present time?

Thanks,
MG.
  

Top answer

1. Fine. I would have used decision s , but then I don't know the context.

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  • Fine.
  • I would have used decision s , but then I don't know the context.
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  • Fine, but no comma in the written form.
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1. Fine. I would have used decisions, but then I don't know the context.
2. Fine, but no comma in the written form.
3. Fine.

CJ
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Hi,
Musicgold2. I have a data series which has annual readings between 1998 and 2003 and quarterly readings from 2004 onwards.
Usually, I am not a nit-picker, but I will make this comment regardless.

If you use British English onwards is fine; otherwise, use onward.

[You should be consistent with the variety of English you

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