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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Is there a mistake in this sentence?

What's wrong with this sentence from grammar point of view?
"I must have this report until the end of the week."
I'm not very sure when to use until and where should be placed in the sentence.
Thank you
  

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Hi, What's wrong with this sentence from grammar point of view? " Grammatically, there's nothing wrong with this. However, 'have' with 'until' sounds a little awkward here, and you'd need a context where it made sense to say this.

  • Hi, What's wrong with this sentence from grammar point of view?
  • " Grammatically, there's nothing wrong with this.
  • However, 'have' with 'until' sounds a little awkward here, and you'd need a context where it made sense to say this.
  • You'd more commonly hear something like "I have to/must keep this report until the end of the week.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
What's wrong with this sentence from grammar point of view?
"I must have this report until the end of the week."
Grammatically, there's nothing wrong with this.
However, 'have' with 'until' sounds a little awkward here, and you'd need a context where it made sense to say this.
You'd more commonly hear something like "I have to/must keep this report until the end of

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