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KhoshtipMan Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

grammar

Is there any problem with the following sentence? If yes, why?

The manager insisted that they shouldn't pay by check.
  

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Wrong? Probably not, but I think it's a case of "too much verb". I prefer The manager insisted that they not pay by check.

— Philip

  • Wrong?
  • Probably not, but I think it's a case of "too much verb".
  • I prefer The manager insisted that they not pay by check.
  • I'll be interested to see other natives' responses.
  • There will most likely be a difference between BrEng and AmEng.
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Wrong? Probably not, but I think it's a case of "too much verb". I prefer The manager insisted that they not pay by check. I'll be interested to see other natives' responses. There will most likely be a difference between BrEng and AmEng.
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Thanks.
PhilipI'll be interested to see other natives' responses.
Me too. Emotion: smile
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