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Pleasehelp Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Do ppl leave stuff out of sentences?

And I'm just telling you when(it) would be a good time to go if mom or you pay for the trip. I'm merely planning ahead.

Do people leave things out on purpose to save words? Please correct the sentence above.
  

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Pleasehelp: Yes, native speakers often leave out words in conversation, but I think most native speakers would prefer that you leave "it" in that sentence. A: You are late. B: I know (it).

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  • Pleasehelp: Yes, native speakers often leave out words in conversation, but I think most native speakers would prefer that you leave "it" in that sentence.
  • A: You are late.
  • B: I know (it).
  • In that case, leaving out "it" would be acceptable.
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Pleasehelp: Yes, native speakers often leave out words in conversation, but I think most native speakers would prefer that you leave "it" in that sentence. A: You are late. B: I know (it). In that case, leaving out "it" would be acceptable.
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AnonymousPleasehelp: Yes, native speakers often leave out words in conversation, but I think most native speakers would prefer that you leave "it" in that sentence. A: You are late. B: I know (it). In that case, leaving out "it" would be acceptable.

I do it all the time but sometimes i confuse myself...Other times people think I'm too formal when
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