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AABB1 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Is this sentence?

Don't call me two hours before you come and tell me I will be there. I might not be available.
  

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Sorry, I actually meant to ask "Is this sentence correct?"

Thanks!
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Your first sentence is not a good one. I don't know what you are trying to say.
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AABB1Don't call me two hours before you come and tell me I will be there. I might not be available.
The underlined parts are much too confusing. Use this instead:

Don't call me two hours before you leave and tell me to be there. I might not be available.

I can only guess that this is what you mean.

CJ
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Hey CJ and Canadian45,

Thanks for getting back! I am really sorry about being unclear. The following example might make it more clear:

A: I will be coming to your place in about 2 hours. I am on my way.

B: You can't do this! Why can't you call me last night and let me know that you will be coming to my house today. If you call me two hours before you come here tell me
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AABB1If you call me two hours before you come here tell me "I am on my way", I might not be available at home.
Don't call me two hours before you leave and tell me you're on your way here because I might not be available.

CJ
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Hi CJ,

Not even before leaving. Can I say "Don't call me two hours before you arrive at my place (or come to my place) and tell me you're on your way here because I might not be available.
Thanks a lot!
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AABB1Can I say "Don't call me two hours before you arrive at my place (or come to my place) and tell me you're on your way here because I might not be available.
Yes. Also:

Don't call me and tell me (you're on your way and) you'll be at my place in two hours because I might not be available.

CJ

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