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Musicgold Posted 14 years ago
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Are these sentences natural? Feb 27

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Till what time do the buses operate here?

2. Is it already the coffee time for you?

3. If you convert these dollars into pennies, how many pennies is it going to be?

Thanks,

MG
  

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Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear? 1. Till what time do the buses operate here?

— Clive

  • Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?
  • 1.
  • Till what time do the buses operate here?
  • This is OK, although I'd probably say eg When is the last bus here?
  • 2.
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Hi,
Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Till what time do the buses operate here?
This is OK, although I'd probably say
eg When is the last bus here?

2. Is it already the coffee time for you?
Sounds odd.
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Clive2. Is it already the coffee time for you?Sounds odd.Do you mean 'Is it your coffee break?'
I saw a colleague with his coffee mug when I was having my lunch. I said #2 as a funny comment.
Clive3. If you convert these dollars into pennies, how many pennies is it going to be?I can't think of a situation in which I'd say this.
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