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Musicgold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? March 6



Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Have you been to a foreign country, and if that is an yes, how many days were you there?

2. Take a step forward and then step sideways instead of the backwards. (I was explaining a dance step)

3. As far as your discussions with the client are concerned, if there was an opportunity that you were looking at that would improve your risk profile, even if it was at significant price, they are not averse to you choosing that path. Is that right?


Thanks,

MG.
  

Top answer

1. Have you (ever) been to a foreign country, and if so that is an yes , how many days were you there? 2.

— CalifJim

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  • Have you (ever) been to a foreign country, and if so that is an yes , how many days were you there?
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  • Take a step forward and then step sideways instead of the backwards.
  • (I was explaining a dance step) OK.
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1. Have you (ever) been to a foreign country, and if so that is an yes, how many days were you there?

2. Take a step forward and then step sideways instead of the backwards. (I was explaining a dance step)
OK. Also, .
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Thanks CJ.

A few follow on questions if you don't mind.
CalifJim2. Take a step forward and then step sideways instead of the backwards. (I was explaining a dance step)OK. Also, ... and then a step to the side instead of back.
Is that article required before 'backwards'?
CalifJim3. As far as yo
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MusicgoldIs that article required before 'backwards'?
No. In fact it's wrong. I missed it. I just went back and placed a "strike-out" on it. Thanks for catching it!
MusicgoldHow about this one?3b. Based on your discussions with your clients, would they be opposed to you grabbing an opportunity that would improve your risk profile, i
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These are generally okay grammar-wise, but don't sound quite right to a native ear - at least to my ear. You'd probably hear something more like the following:

1. "Have you ever been to a foreign country?" If the person answers "yes", then you'd say: "Oh, how long were you there?"

2. "Step forward, then sideways - no, not back, to the side (the person stepped back after step
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