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Jamesdean Posted 12 years ago
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Asking multiple questions in a sentence
Hello, how can I ask two question in a sentence? Like this:
"Who invented this, and why?" or like this: "Who invented this? And why?"
"Who invented this, and why?" or like this: "Who invented this? And why?"
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Who invented this, and why was this invented?
- Who invented this, and why was this invented?
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how can I ask two question in a sentence? Like this:
"Who invented this, and why?" or like this: "Who invented this? And why?"
#1 is more strictly correct. But #2 is not unusual.
"Who invented this, and why?" or like this: "Who invented this? And why?"
#1 is more strictly correct. But #2 is not unusual.
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vsureshWho invented this, and why was this invented?Jamesdean's first version is at least as natural as that.
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fivejedjonJamesdean's first version is at least as natural as that.Yes, but I thought that "Who invented this, and why was this invented?" appear more formal?
Please give your comments.
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Who invented this and why was it invented is perhaps more formal.However, there was nothing overly informal about the original, in my opinion.
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fivejedjonWho invented this and why was it invented is perhaps more formal.However, there was nothing overly informal about the original, in my opinion.I agree.
Thank you for your comment,fivejedon.
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