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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Natural expression
Could you tell me which one is more common and natural among the following sentences? Thank you.
1. Students can speak only English during English class.
2. Students can speak only in English during English class.
1. Students can speak only English during English class.
2. Students can speak only in English during English class.
Top answer
A Google search might prove me wrong (and so what if it does! ), but I'd say they're about equal.
- A Google search might prove me wrong (and so what if it does!
- ), but I'd say they're about equal.
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A Google search might prove me wrong (and so what if it does! 
), but I'd say they're about equal.
), but I'd say they're about equal.
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Both are OK. I think I prefer #2.
I'd consider 'should' instead of 'can'.
Clive
I'd consider 'should' instead of 'can'.
Clive
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I would assume that the situation would only occur in an English class (ESL, EFL), so I'd just say:
Students must speak only English during class.
CJ
Students must speak only English during class.
CJ
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