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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? July 22

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. I haven’t worked out the new shoes yet.

2. I will join you guys only for a couple of drinks as I have to go for a dinner after that.

3. I did not have the time to go over the report in detail.

Thanks,

MG.
  

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1. I haven’t broken in my new shoes yet. 2.

— Mister Micawber

  • 1.
  • I haven’t broken in my new shoes yet.
  • 2.
  • I'll join you guys only for a couple of drinks .
  • I have to go to dinner after that.
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1. I haven’t broken in my new shoes yet.

2. I'll join you guys only for a couple of drinks. I have to go to dinner after that. -- Changes made because of casual register.

3. I did not have time to go over the report in detail.
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Thanks MM.

Mister Micawber2. I'll join you guys only for a couple of drinks. I have to go to dinner after that. -- Changes made because of casual register.
I thought an article before 'dinner' was appropriate as it is a short for 'dinner meeting/appointment'. What do you think?

Thanks.
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