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Imantaghavi Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I'm the only child

Hi,

Which of the following ones is acceptable?:

1- I'm the only child after my brother and sister have left us.

2- I'm the only child after my brother and sister's leaving home.

3- I'm the only child after my brother and sister left home/house.

And which one is better to use in #3, home or house?

I'd appreciate your concern and reply in advance,

Iman
  

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I'd do this to avoid confusion with the term 'an only child': 1- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left us. 2- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left. 3- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left the house.

— Mister Micawber

  • I'd do this to avoid confusion with the term 'an only child': 1- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left us.
  • 2- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left.
  • 3- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left the house.
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I'd do this to avoid confusion with the term 'an only child':

1- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left us.

2- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left.

3- I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister left the house.
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Dear MM,

Can't we use present perfect? "I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister have left us."

How about this? " I'm the only child at home when my brother and sister have left us."

Thanks!

MC
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Can't we use present perfect? "I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister have left us."- Yes. I am just trying to provide students with the most reasonable language.

How about this? " I will be the only child at home when my brother and sister have left us."-- OK as amended.
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Mister MicawberCan't we use present perfect? "I'm the only child at home after my brother and sister have left us."- Yes. I am just trying to provide students with the most reasonable language. How about this? " I will be the only child at home when my brother and sister have left us."-- OK as amended.
Thanks MM
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Thank you Mister Micawber very much for your reply. That was so fruitful.

Iman
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