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SucheetBoppana Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
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I was an ex cricketer for my national team.I played when I was in ninth grade with a lot of passion and focus.Now I do not even have the time to play any sport.
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I would say: "I am an ex-cricketer for my national team. I played with a lot of passion and focus when I was in the ninth grade. " (which doesn't necessarily mean you only played for them on one occasion).
- I would say: "I am an ex-cricketer for my national team.
- I played with a lot of passion and focus when I was in the ninth grade.
- " (which doesn't necessarily mean you only played for them on one occasion).
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I would say: "I am an ex-cricketer for my national team. I played with a lot of passion and focus when I was in the ninth grade. Now, I do not have time to play any sport."
(There's no need for for 'even' in the last sentence, since 'any' has the necessary emphasis.)
However, you could improve the first sentence like this: "I used to play cricket for my national team." Or "
(There's no need for for 'even' in the last sentence, since 'any' has the necessary emphasis.)
However, you could improve the first sentence like this: "I used to play cricket for my national team." Or "
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