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Spinyman Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Can I say it?

Hello.

Now they don't buy as many toys as before.
Now they don't buy as many toys as they used to.
Now they don't buy as many toys as they used to before.

Is there any correct one? Please, consider all the options.
Thank you.
  

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The first two sentences are fine. "used to" already implies "before" so the third one isn't correct.

  • The first two sentences are fine.
  • "used to" already implies "before" so the third one isn't correct.
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The first two sentences are fine. "used to" already implies "before" so the third one isn't correct.

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