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Chrismlangan Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Do I need to add 'but'?

The teacher’s peremptory tone immediately silenced the once rowdy, [but?] now fearful, students
  

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No. You don't have to. But you can, and it might make the thought more clear for some readers.

  • No.
  • You don't have to.
  • But you can, and it might make the thought more clear for some readers.
  • Your choice.
  • CJ
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No. You don't have to. But you can, and it might make the thought more clear for some readers. Your choice.

CJ

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