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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Do I need some indication of frequency in order to be natural?
Hi teachers,
According to this sentence, 'Sharon has phoned Robert this week.' Do I need some indication of frequency like, 'twice, often' in order to be natural?
If not, would the assumption be that she has done it only once or every day?
TS
According to this sentence, 'Sharon has phoned Robert this week.' Do I need some indication of frequency like, 'twice, often' in order to be natural?
If not, would the assumption be that she has done it only once or every day?
TS
Top answer
The sentence doesn't say anything about frequency. She could have phoned once or several times in the past week. As it is, it does sound unnatural.
- The sentence doesn't say anything about frequency.
- She could have phoned once or several times in the past week.
- As it is, it does sound unnatural.
- You could also say Sharon has phoned often or leave has out and just say Sharon phoned Robert.
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The sentence doesn't say anything about frequency. She could have phoned once or several times in the past week.
As it is, it does sound unnatural. You could also say Sharon has phoned often or leave has out and just say Sharon phoned Robert.
As it is, it does sound unnatural. You could also say Sharon has phoned often or leave has out and just say Sharon phoned Robert.
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EdmontonCanadaThe sentence doesn't say anything about frequency. She could have phoned once or several times in the past week. That's why I've said If it was needed some indication of frequency in order to sound natural. Something that you have already answered.Hi EC,
Thank you for your reply.
Both of them will be r
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EdmontonCanadaYes I believe both are grammatically correct.Hi EC,
Thank you so much for your help.
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