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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? November 30

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1 .Why our operating budget is so high/ higher than theirs?



2 . I took a nap during that time.



3. I want to go back an issue that I left aside earlier.



Thanks,

MG.
  

Top answer

Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear? Why our operating budget is so high/ higher than theirs? No.

— Clive

  • Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?
  • Why our operating budget is so high/ higher than theirs?
  • No.
  • Why is our operating budget higher than theirs?
  • 2 .
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Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1 .Why our operating budget is so high/ higher than theirs? No.

Why is our operating budget higher
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Musicgold

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Why is our operating budget so high?
1. Why is our operating budger higher than theirs?

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Thanks Clive.

CliveI took a nap during that time. Not wrong, but would be likely to be said some other way.

eg I took a nap while . . . .



I was out of town for a conference. The conference was over at 5.00pm and the
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Hi,

He is asking about the break, so you don't have to repeat 'the break'.

Just say

I took / had a nap.

Clive
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