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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Repeating words

Hi,

Is it okay to NOT repeat a word (in this case, the word 'punish') in this instance?

Didn't John punish David for shoplifting, and/or Julie for lying?

Are 'and' and 'or' both okay here?

Thanks.

  

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anonymous Is it okay to NOT repeat a word (in this case, the word 'punish') in this instance? Yes, it's fine to omit "punish" in the second part of the sentence. anonymous Didn't John punish David for shoplifting, and/or Julie for lying?

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  • anonymous Is it okay to NOT repeat a word (in this case, the word 'punish') in this instance?
  • Yes, it's fine to omit "punish" in the second part of the sentence.
  • anonymous Didn't John punish David for shoplifting, and/or Julie for lying?
  • Are 'and' and 'or' both okay here?
  • "And" is fine.
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anonymousIs it okay to NOT repeat a word (in this case, the word 'punish') in this instance?

Yes, it's fine to omit "punish" in the second part of the sentence.

anonymousDidn't John punish David for shoplifting, and/or Julie for lying?
Are 'and' and 'or' both okay here?

"And" is fine. "Or" w

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