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Musicgold Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? January 3

Hi,

Are these sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Do you mind checking the file for correctness?

2. Do you think I can make on the tour safely with that flight? ( The tour starts at 9.30am. My flight reaches the destination at 9.00am. I wanted to know if my schedule was too tight).

3. The sales volume was down this summer, as it has been since the downturn in 2009. ( I wanted to say that since 2009, sales volumens tend to be down every summer)

Thanks,
MG
  

Top answer

1. "would you mind" is also good, as it makes it sound more like a request. 2.

— Philip

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  • "would you mind" is also good, as it makes it sound more like a request.
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  • Do you think I can make it to the tour..
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1. Good...."would you mind" is also good, as it makes it sound more like a request.
2. Do you think I can make it to the tour..
3. I would say, "again this summer" if you are talking about the summers involved.
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Suggestions.

1. Would you mind checking the file for accuracy?
2. Do you think I'll have enough time to connect with the tour if I take that flight?
3. The sales volume was down this summer, as it has been every summer since the downturn in 2009.

CJ
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Is "checking for correctness" an acceptable clause?

Thanks.
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MusicgoldIs "checking for correctness" an acceptable clause?
Yes. "Correctness" just strikes me as a clunky-sounding word.
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