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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Possessive pronouns with gerunds
Is this OK?
Is there a preferred re-write?
I know he does know a lot about soccer, despite Andrew's believing he doesn't.
Thank you.
Is there a preferred re-write?
I know he does know a lot about soccer, despite Andrew's believing he doesn't.
Thank you.
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Hi, Is this OK? Is there a preferred re-write? I know he does know a lot about soccer, despite Andrew's believing he doesn't.
- Hi, Is this OK?
- Is there a preferred re-write?
- I know he does know a lot about soccer, despite Andrew's believing he doesn't.
- I'd choose another word, to avoid repeating 'know'.
- Unless you have a context where you need emphasis, say 'he knows' instead of 'he does know' .
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Hi,
Is this OK?
Is there a preferred re-write?
I know he does know a lot about soccer, despite Andrew's believing he doesn't.
I'd choose another word, to avoid repeating 'know'.
Unless you have a context where you need emphasis, say 'he knows' instead of 'he does know'.
Clive
Is this OK?
Is there a preferred re-write?
I know he does know a lot about soccer, despite Andrew's believing he doesn't.
I'd choose another word, to avoid repeating 'know'.
Unless you have a context where you need emphasis, say 'he knows' instead of 'he does know'.
Clive
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