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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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How to say this naturally?

What is natural here?

The terrorists threaten to kill the hostages if we go near the building.

The terrorists threaten to kill the hostages if we come near the building.

The terrorists threaten to kill the hostages if we near the building.

  

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#1 is best. #2 is OK,. #3 is not commonly said.

— Clive

  • #1 is best.
  • #2 is OK,.
  • #3 is not commonly said.
  • I'd use Preset Continuous to add a sense of urgency.
  • The terrorists are threatening to kill the hostages if we go near the building.
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#1 is best.

#2 is OK,.

#3 is not commonly said.

I'd use Preset Continuous to add a sense of urgency.

The terrorists are threatening to kill the hostages if we go near the building.

Clive

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