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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Changing the structure of the sentence

Hello,

This is a correct sentence given in the dictionary: "Invariably the reply came back; Not now!"

But I wonder if it's possible to say : "Invariably would the reply come back; Not now", or

"Invariably came the reply back; Not now!" Could you please help me with it?

Nina
  

Top answer

" I wouldn't say the semi-colon is wrong, but it sems awkward. I'd use a comma, or possibly a full colon. " needs to be in quotes to show direct speech.

— Clive

  • " I wouldn't say the semi-colon is wrong, but it sems awkward.
  • I'd use a comma, or possibly a full colon.
  • " needs to be in quotes to show direct speech.
  • " Could you please help me with it?
  • Yes, you can say these things.
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Hi,

This is a correct sentence given in the dictionary: "Invariably the reply came back; Not now!"

I wouldn't say the semi-colon is wrong, but it sems awkward. I'd use a comma, or possibly a full colon.

The "Not now!" needs to be in quotes to show direct speech.

But I wonder if it's possible to say : "Invariably would the reply come back; Not now", or
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