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I heard THis in a movie.Does this make any sense, context asideYou're perception of how long you're wife has been gone isn't necessarily how long she's actually been gone.What does that mean to you and is it grammatically correct, the sentence?and one more thing which would one say?Tell me the last thing you did/tell me what the last thing you did was.Thanks

Ferdis · Accepted Answer

Surely you mean 'your'? It basically means that the timespan he thinks his wife has been away does not have to be equal to the actual time. It makes perfect sense and is correct -- assumed you replace "you're" with 'your'.

Both of the other two sentences are correct.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Does this make any sense, context aside

You're perception of how long you're wife has been gone isn't necessarily how long she's actually been gone.

What does that mean to you and is it grammatically correct, the sentence?

As written, it is not correct grammar and makes no sense. This is because of the spelling and punctuation of the two instances of you're.

and one more thing which would one say?

Tell me the last thing you did/tell me what the last thing you did was. Yes, both are OK.

I posted a message to you some days ago. I'm not sure if you noticed it.

Here it is.

Best wishes, Clive

Alc24 · Answer

I got this sentence is a movie, Clive how would you say it, that's if you don't mind.

Thanks

Alc24 · Answer

I could help but notice a couple of mistakes in your sentence and thought I'd tell you.

It basically means that the timespan he thinks his wife has been away ~~does not have to be~~ isn't equal to the actual time. It makes perfect sense and is correct -- assuming you replace "you're" with 'your'.

Timespan doesn't exist but I don't know what you'd replaceit with.

At least I'm pretty sure the sentence looks better now, CLive some input? Anyone?

Thanks ferdis

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Your perception of how long your wife has been gone isn't necessarily how long she's actually been gone.

The time you think your wife has been gone is not necessarily the actual time ( that she has been gone ).

Confusing 'your' and 'you're' is a very elementary error. The reason that I say this is not to make you feel bad

, but to encourage you to be aware that such matters involving punctuation and spelling are very important.

People who find such errors in your writing will usuallly just think 'His writing is all poor'.

I would give my students exercises where they had to practice choosing between your and you're.

Best wishes, Clive

Ferdis · Answer

alc24I could help but notice a couple of mistakes in your sentence and thought I'd tell you.

It basically means that the timespan he thinks his wife has been away ~~does not have to be~~ isn't equal to the actual time. It makes perfect sense and is correct -- assuming you replace "you're" with 'your'.

Timespan doesn't exist but I don't know what you'd replaceit with.

At least I'm pretty sure the sentence looks better now, CLive some input? Anyone?

The difference between "isn't" and 'does not have to be' is that the former indicates an absolute truth while the latter allows for other options -- corresponding to "isn't necessarily". Since your questions are so vague, I try to explain every word in different words, which often results in ackward sentences.

As for the word 'timespan', may I suggest a good dictionary?

Good catch on the 'assumed/assuming'. Truth to be told, I reply here as much to improve my own English as to help others. For me, just reading things doesn't work that well; I have to actively think about sentences and grammar. No offense intended, but sometimes I get the feeling that you consider my non-native English insufficient to answer your questions. If you would rather I no longer try and answer them, all you have to do is say so.

Alc24 · Answer

Not at all the more imput the better, I have trouble with sentence I come up with but when I read other people stuff , its just so much easier to correct. I'm pretty sure you think that too. We can help each other I don't mind at all. I like correcting people stuff so If I dont , I'm sorry. Tell me a little more about yourself if you'd like, Send me a message if you'd like .

take care

Alex

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