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Rommel Posted 10 years ago
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Have I correctly constructed this sentence using 'grow weak' and 'alone'?

Have I correctly constructed this sentence using 'grow weak' and 'alone'?

If you grow weak, never think you’re alone.
  

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Technically it's fine. However, I don't like the use of "never". It is a very absolute word and sounds like a command.

  • Technically it's fine.
  • However, I don't like the use of "never".
  • It is a very absolute word and sounds like a command.
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Technically it's fine. However, I don't like the use of "never". It is a very absolute word and sounds like a command. "don't" seems to have the same meaning and sounds more conversational: "If you grow weak, don't think you're alone."

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