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Hi Dear Fellow Users,I'd like to know if this sentence is correct or not, plus I need to analyze some parts of it.All recordings I have recorded are based on the two documents you have given to me.1. it sounds a bit awkward to my ear to have both recordings followed by I have recorded 2. should there by a definite article between all and recordings? if not, why not?3. should the tense be changed in the last part of the sentence? I don't know if there would be any difference here if the past simple would have been used...Thanks

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

1. It sounds a bit awkward to my ear to have both recordings followed by I have recorded.
I agree. The sentence reads better this way:
All the recordings I have made are based on the two documents you have given me.

2. Should there by a definite article between all and recordings? if not, why not?

It's not strictly necessary. But the definite article is used with a predeterminer when specific things are meant.

Half the cake was left over. (a specific cake)
All the pies were eaten.
Both the boys went to the game.

The definite article is not used when referring to things in general.
All boys must wear shirts and ties. (a general rule, not some specific boys)
All laptops must be removed from their cases for inspection.

2. Should the tense be changed in the last part of the sentence?
It is slightly better, but either simple past or present perfect are OK.
All the recordings I have made are based on the two documents you gave me.

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