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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

As if

Hey everyone,

I'd like to know if the following sentence is correct:

"[...]past events and states are described as if taking place at the moment of speech[...]

Thank you for your answers,

Hannah
  

Top answer

Hi, It's OK. But I'd prefer to speak of a state 'existing' rather than 'taking place'. Clive

  • Hi, It's OK.
  • But I'd prefer to speak of a state 'existing' rather than 'taking place'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

It's OK.

But I'd prefer to speak of a state 'existing' rather than 'taking place'.

Clive

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