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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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came over and they left.

I was waiting nervously for her to look over in my direction but soon her parents came over and they left, leaving me upset and wondering when I would see her again.

Is the above natural?
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It sounds like only the parents left.

— Avangi

  • It sounds like only the parents left.
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It sounds like only the parents left.
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I debated whether I should include "together" after 'left'.

Thanks, Avangi.
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New2grammarI debated whether I should include "together" after 'left'.
Thanks, Avangi.

Not necessary as the situation is made clear by:

leaving me upset and wondering when I would see her again.
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Good point, Opti. I've argued this point with others. It may be because I'm a slow reader. I resent it when I have to go back and correct my assumptions as the new information unfolds. I love mysteries, but in a detective story the suspense serves a purpose. - A.
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Thanks, Optilang and Avangi.
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Avangibut in a detective story the suspense serves a purpose
That's a very good point! I didn't know I was accidentally creating suspense. I think the sentence will be better with together as I never intended to create a suspense feeling.
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