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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Is this sentence correct

You checked the lock before you left?

  

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In speaking, from your voice's tone, it would be clear that you are asking someone a question. It's acceptable as long as it's understood. But in the exam, if you wrote a question like that, they would most likely consider it wrong even if they understood the meaning, because you didn't apply the criteria of making a question.

  • In speaking, from your voice's tone, it would be clear that you are asking someone a question.
  • It's acceptable as long as it's understood.
  • But in the exam, if you wrote a question like that, they would most likely consider it wrong even if they understood the meaning, because you didn't apply the criteria of making a question.
  • You didn't use a helping verb in making your question.
  • I'm not completely sure of my correction but I'd try: Did you check the lock before your leaving?
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In speaking, from your voice's tone, it would be clear that you are asking someone a question. It's acceptable as long as it's understood. But in the exam, if you wrote a question like that, they would most likely consider it wrong even if they understood the meaning, because you didn't apply the criteria of making a question. You didn't use a helping verb in making your question.

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It's correct in spoken English with rising intonation.

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