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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
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One sentence: just, only, but

a. I don't think there would be a rule, just an expectation.

b. I don't think there would be a rule, but just an expectation.

c. I don't think there would be a rule, only an expectation.

d. I don't think there would be a rule--just an expectation.

Are all the above correct in formal texts? If not, which aren't and why?

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Top answer

Hi, a. I don't think there would be a rule, just an expectation. b.

— Clive

  • Hi, a.
  • I don't think there would be a rule, just an expectation.
  • b.
  • I don't think there would be a rule, but just an expectation.
  • c.
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Hi,

a. I don't think there would be a rule, just an expectation.

b. I don't think there would be a rule, but just an expectation.

c. I don't think there would be a rule, only an expectation.

d. I don't think there would be a rule--just an expectation.

Are all the above correct in formal texts? If not, which aren't and why?
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