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H M Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Conjunction?

Do I need a conjunciton in the sentence below??

I attached two files that I'd like you to record when you have time. But there are a lot of volumes. You don't have to read all of them. You can just choose which you like to read. #Although, it still helps a lot.

Do I need to put #Although before "it still helps a lot"?

I thought that "although" is too formal in this sentence and I even think I don't need to put any conjunction before "it still helps a lot".

Can you tell me whether I should use a conjunction or not in the place...or both work?

Thank you!
  

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This seems more natural to me: I've attached two files that I'd like you to record when you have time, although there are a lot of volumes. You don't need to read them all; you can just choose which you'd like to read. That would still help a lot.

— Mister Micawber

  • This seems more natural to me: I've attached two files that I'd like you to record when you have time, although there are a lot of volumes.
  • You don't need to read them all; you can just choose which you'd like to read.
  • That would still help a lot.
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This seems more natural to me:

I've attached two files that I'd like you to record when you have time, although there are a lot of volumes. You don't need to read them all; you can just choose which you'd like to read. That would still help a lot.
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It sounds odd to me to say that files have volumes. Perhaps you need to consider different vocabulary.

Clive
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"You can just choose which you like to read. #Although, it still helps a lot."

"Although" is out of place here. The conjunction signals a contrast which is absent in the context. You can use the conjunction "and" instead, but still it is unclear to me what helps a lot: the reading or choosing.
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Hi, teachers,
Mister MicawberThat would still help a lot.
And, That could still help a lot.
That can still help a lot
Are these possible in that situation. When should I use "can, could and would"?
And what is difference between them in expression.

I know, It will consume your valuable time, but Please, help me.
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That would still help a lot.
That could still help a lot.
That can still help a lot.

I see no great difference in intent. 'Can' is more familiar.
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Thanks a lot, Mister Micawber. I got it.Emotion: smile
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Thanks a lot for your help, Mister Micawber!
I really appreciate your help!!!

Before conjunctions, I need to learn how to write in English properly...!
Long way to go!

Thank you again! :-)
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I used "Although" to mean that even if you don't record them all and choose which you like to read to record, it would help a lot.

Does it make sense??

Thnak you.
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H MI used "Although" to mean that even if you don't record them all and choose which you like to read to record, it would help a lot.
It seemed the wrong choice. That is why I suggested the revision.
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I see...I ussed "although" in the wrong way...hmm
Thanks a lot for your correct version!
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