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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Sentence help

Is this sentence possible/correct?

How long was I not in town?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

I wouldn't say it is wrong. But it obviously needs a special context and a careful answer. More cmmon is eg How long was I out of town?

— Clive

  • I wouldn't say it is wrong.
  • But it obviously needs a special context and a careful answer.
  • More cmmon is eg How long was I out of town?
  • Clive
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I wouldn't say it is wrong. But it obviously needs a special context and a careful answer.
More cmmon is eg How long was I out of town?

Clive
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CliveI wouldn't say it is wrong. But it obviously needs a special context and a careful answer.More cmmon is eg How long was I out of town?Clive
Yes, I also thought that it would be applicable in a a special context . Thanks for your help.
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CliveI wouldn't say it is wrong. But it obviously needs a special context and a careful answer.More cmmon is eg How long was I out of town?Clive
Sorry to bother you again.

Would these sentences be right, just having doubts after your last comment.

I was not in town.
I was not in my office.

I am assuming they are, although there
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CliveI wouldn't say it is wrong. But it obviously needs a special context and a careful answer.More cmmon is eg How long was I out of town?Clive
Both sentences are equally good.
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I was not in town.
I was not in my office.

Yes, these re fine.

Clive
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Clive I was not in town.I was not in my office. Yes, these re fine.Clive
Great. Thanks a lot for your help, teacher.
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