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Stevenukd Posted 17 years ago
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I hate being late

Dear Teachers!

Husband: Why do you always go to work?

Wife: I hate being late a great deal. It's better a little early than late.

- Do these sound natural?

Thanks so much to Teachers,

Stevenukd
  

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Stevenukd Dear Teachers! Husband: Why do you always go to work? Wife: I hate being late a great deal.

— Fandorin

  • Stevenukd Dear Teachers!
  • Husband: Why do you always go to work?
  • Wife: I hate being late a great deal.
  • It's better a little early than late.
  • - Do these sound natural?
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StevenukdDear Teachers!

Husband: Why do you always go to work?

Wife: I hate being late a great deal. It's better a little early than late.

- Do these sound natural?

Thanks so much to Teachers,

Stevenukd


No, it sounds a bit awkward.

I'd say:
H: Why do you always go at work beforehand?
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Husband: Why do you always go to work so early?

Wife: I really hate being late a great deal. It's better to be a little early than a little late.
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