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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Dispute this if you want, but people do believe that ...

Hi

Is the first part of the sentence "dispute this if you want" natural in everyday spoken English?

Dispute this if you want, but people do believe that you knew who the thief was.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

There is nothing wrong with the introductory phrase "dispute this if you want". It does not fit in your sentence, however. Is he disputing the fact that people believe that, or that he knew who the thief was?

— Enoon

  • There is nothing wrong with the introductory phrase "dispute this if you want".
  • It does not fit in your sentence, however.
  • Is he disputing the fact that people believe that, or that he knew who the thief was?
  • I think you would have to state a fact after the phrase.
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There is nothing wrong with the introductory phrase "dispute this if you want". It does not fit in your sentence, however. Is he disputing the fact that people believe that, or that he knew who the thief was? I think you would have to state a fact after the phrase.
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Thanks!

Is it OK now?

Dispute this if you want, you did take money from the drawer, didn't you?

Tom
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Dispute this if you want, but you did take money from the drawer.
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