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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Let me know the following sentences which is one is correct

Before the tests carrying out the device was fully calibrated with the new method

Before the tests being carried out the device was fully calibrated with the new method

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The first is impossible. The second is possible, but not the best wording. It's not very idiomatic.

— CalifJim

  • The first is impossible.
  • The second is possible, but not the best wording.
  • It's not very idiomatic.
  • You can do better with this: Before the tests were carried out, the device was fully calibrated using the new method.
  • The comma will help a lot.
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The first is impossible. The second is possible, but not the best wording. It's not very idiomatic.
You can do better with this:

Before the tests were carried out, the device was fully calibrated using the new method.
The comma will help a lot. Do include it.

CJ
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