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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

casual construction

0A show host tells the contestants to set down food in their hands. 02br
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00What is in your mouth, you can finish it. What's in your hands, please put [it/them] down.02br
02br
00Which choice is correct? Are there any mistakes? I know the construction is not suitable for an essay but I believe this type of construction is common in casual speech. Please correct me if I'm wong.0-
  

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1blockquote 01cite 10New2grammar12cite 10A show host tells the contestants to set down food in their hands. 12br 12br 10What is in your mouth, you can finish it. 12br 12br 10Which choice is correct?

  • 1blockquote 01cite 10New2grammar12cite 10A show host tells the contestants to set down food in their hands.
  • 12br 12br 10What is in your mouth, you can finish it.
  • 12br 12br 10Which choice is correct?
  • Are there any mistakes?
  • I know the construction is not suitable for an essay but I believe this type of construction is common in casual speech.
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1blockquote
01cite10New2grammar12cite10A show host tells the contestants to set down food in their hands. 12br
12br
10What is in your mouth, you can finish it. What's in your hands, please put [it/them] down.12br
12br
10Which choice is correct? Are there any mistakes? I know the construction i

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