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Wangqh2696122 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Is the sentence correct?

I'm certain David's told you his business troubles. Therefore, it's no secret that he owes money...
  

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It should end with a full stop. I see no reason for an ellipsis. Rover

— Rover_KE

  • It should end with a full stop.
  • I see no reason for an ellipsis.
  • Rover
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It should end with a full stop.

I see no reason for an ellipsis.

Rover
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You mean the following is a very good sentence. Right?
I'm certain David's told you his business troubles. Therefore, it's no secret that he owes money.
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wangqh2696122I'm certain David's told you his business troubles. Therefore, it's no secret that he owes [people ] money.
The verb "owe" needs an object. i.e." I owed you a lunch ", " You owed me two months rent".
I would say: Therefore, it's no secret that he is in debt.
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wangqh2696122You mean the following is a very good sentence. Right?I'm certain David's told you his business troubles. Therefore, it's no secret that he owes money.
They are two very good sentences.

'He owes money' is fine. We don't need to know who he owes it to.

Rover
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