Does the sentence sound natural?

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Hi,Can I say"although/despite the fact that you can copy down my answers, I'm not sure they're right."(does this sentence sound natural?)instead of "You can copy down my answers, but I'm not sure they're right." to mean the same thing?Thanks.

CharmYou · Accepted Answer

The first one is not natural to me. But I am not a native speaker.
The second one is fine to me.
The first one is somewhat too formal.

Mundo Dork · Answer

The conjuction must be connected to the phrase that affects the other phrase.

You should say:

Although I'm not sure they're right, you can copy down my answers.

or

You can copy down my answers, although I'm not sure they're right.

or

You can copy down my answers, I'm not sure they're right, though.

Another example :
I see her all the time, although I never speak to her.

He is emphasising the last phrase, he does not talk to her.

You can use in the beginning too, but there is a difference in the meaning, and by what you've said, for the meaning you want the best choice is the one I wrote here for you.

Something like that:

"She is smart, although she is ugly."

-The emphasis is on the fact that she is ugly: She is smart, but that does not matter because she is ugly.

"She is ugly, although she is smart."

-The emphasis is on the fact that she is smart: She is ugly, but that does not matter because she is smart.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Mundo DorkI see her all the time, although I never speak to her.He is emphasising the last phrase, he does not talk to her.

No, it is the opposite emphasis. The main clause is the main point.

Mundo DorkYou can copy down my answers; I'm not sure they're right, though.

Mundo Dork"She is smart, although she is ugly."-The emphasis is on the fact that she is ugly: She is smart, but that does not matter because she is ugly."She is ugly, although she is smart."-The emphasis is on the fact that she is smart: She is ugly, but that does not matter because she is smart.

These are similarly reversed from what you suggest.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you for your comment. Could any native speakers help me with my question?
"Though you can copy down my answers, I'm not sure they're right."
Does this sentence sound natural?
Can I use it instead of
"You can copy down my answers, but I'm not sure they're right." to mean the same thing?

Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Anonymous Could any native speakers help me with my question?

I am a native speaker.

Mundo Dork · Answer

You're right.

How can I delete this post? lol

I did confuse it with another subject.

Sorry, user.

Moderator delete my other post.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi Mister Micawber,
Could you please check if this sentence sound natural?
Although/Though/Despite the fact that you can copy down my answers, I'm not sure they're right."

Does it mean the same as "You can copy down my answers, but I'm not sure they're right."?

Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Despite the fact that / Although / Though you can copy down my answers, I'm not sure they're right.

That grammar is OK, but I now think the logic is a little off. The cart seems to be before the horse, or something.

AnonymousDoes it mean the same as "You can copy down my answers, but I'm not sure they're right."?

Yes, and your second seems clearer.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi Mister Micawber,

1.Although I'm not sure they're right, you can copy down my answers.

2.You can copy down my answers, but I'm not sure they're right."

Is there any subtle difference in meaning between these two sentences?

Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Answer

AnonymousIs there any subtle difference in meaning between these two sentences?

The latter part of the sentence carries more focus.

Does the sentence sound natural?

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