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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Even if

He tried to dance, even if clumsily.

He tried to dance, if only clumsily.

Which is right, more natural?

Thanks,
Joydas
  

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Anonymous Which is right, more natural? The 2nd, to me.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Which is right, more natural?
  • The 2nd, to me.
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AnonymousWhich is right, more natural?
The 2nd, to me.
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AnonymousHe tried to dance, even if clumsily.
He tried to dance, if only clumsily.
I agree with Mister Micawber, the if only construction is more natural for the meaning of this sentence:

He tried to dance, if only clumsily. (details about the su
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