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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

How to use "trays" in a sentence.

Are they all acceptable in terms of grammar and expression?

1) She had to go back and forth between the kitchen and the restaurant, carrying trays.

2) She had to go back and forth between the kitchen and the restaurant with trays in her hands.

3) She had to go back between the kitchen and the restaurant with trays.
  

Top answer

Yes, except you make it sound like the kitchen is not part of the restaurant. It is. I'd say eg between the kitchen and the dining room .

— Clive

  • Yes, except you make it sound like the kitchen is not part of the restaurant.
  • It is.
  • I'd say eg between the kitchen and the dining room .
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Yes, except you make it sound like the kitchen is not part of the restaurant. It is.
I'd say eg between the kitchen and the dining room.
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teacherJapanShe had to go back between the kitchen and the restaurant with trays.
No "back" unless you include "and forth".
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Ah, I see! I think I'd better use "the dining room" in this case:-) I really appreciate your advice:) Could I ask you another question? Is it better to include (,) a comma before "carrying?"
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teacherJapanIs it better to include (,) a comma before "carrying?"
I wouldn't say so. I would leave it out.

CJ
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