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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Lenses
My friend told me that lenses in China are/were a lot cheaper, so I figured/figure might/may as well get them there, since I'll be visiting in the summer.
Please proofread and choose the correct wording for me.
Thank you!
Please proofread and choose the correct wording for me.
Thank you!
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There are eight versions in total. All of them are possible. I wouldn't be surprised to hear any of them.
- There are eight versions in total.
- All of them are possible.
- I wouldn't be surprised to hear any of them.
- I would probably choose a version where 'are' pairs with 'figure' or where 'were' pairs with 'figured'.
- 'may as well' and 'might as well' are in free variation.
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There are eight versions in total.
All of them are possible. I wouldn't be surprised to hear any of them.
I would probably choose a version where 'are' pairs with 'figure' or where 'were' pairs with 'figured'.
'may as well' and 'might as well' are in free variation. 'may' is a tiny bit more formal sounding to some speakers.
CJ
All of them are possible. I wouldn't be surprised to hear any of them.
I would probably choose a version where 'are' pairs with 'figure' or where 'were' pairs with 'figured'.
'may as well' and 'might as well' are in free variation. 'may' is a tiny bit more formal sounding to some speakers.
CJ
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