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Anonymous Posted 4 years ago
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It seemed
A: What did you tell him?
B: Nothing he didn't already know, it seemed.
Is this correct and natural with "it seemed" at the end? Also, is "already" where you would have placed it?
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" is a very strong statement, and "it seemed" adds doubt and tentativeness to a sentence.
- " is a very strong statement, and "it seemed" adds doubt and tentativeness to a sentence.
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With not further context, this exchange is okay if "it seemed" is removed." The problem with "it seemed" here is that "Nothing he didn't already know." is a very strong statement, and "it seemed" adds doubt and tentativeness to a sentence.
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anonymousIs this correct and natural with "it seemed" at the end?
It's fine.
anonymousAlso, is "already" where you would have placed it?
Yes.
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