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Rommel Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Have I correctly formulated the following sentence using the phrase 'didn't lose hope'?

Have I correctly formulated the following sentence using the phrase 'didn't lose hope'? 

For a few days, nothing happened, but my friend didn’t lose hope anytime soon.
  

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No, this is a past narrative ("nothing happen ed "), so your friend did n't lose hope in that past time. "Anytime soon" indicates the future.

— Deadrat

  • No, this is a past narrative ("nothing happen ed "), so your friend did n't lose hope in that past time.
  • "Anytime soon" indicates the future.
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No, this is a past narrative ("nothing happened"), so your friend didn't lose hope in that past time. "Anytime soon" indicates the future.
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So, how can I correct the sentence? Should I say, For a few days, nothing happened, but my friend didn't lose hope later? Please help me make it right. Thank you.
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Just put a full stop after 'hope'. There is no need for anything else.
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Okay, I'll follow your suggestion, fivejedjon. Thank you very much.
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