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Miyabi Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Sentences check please

Which one is correct?

1. "This is the little gift for you. We hope you like it."

2. "This is the little gift especially for you. We hope you would like it." ---> is it correct to put the word "especially" here? And do I need the word "would" to put in here?

Many thanks!!!
  

Top answer

This is OK: 1. "This is a little gift for you. " #2 is not.

  • This is OK: 1.
  • "This is a little gift for you.
  • " #2 is not.
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This is OK:

1. "This is a little gift for you. We hope you like it."

#2 is not.
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Thanks a lot.

So, is it okay to say,

"This is a little gift we bought especially for you."?
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'Especially' nullifies the modesty of 'little gift'. I would omit it.
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yes, I got it. Thanks!

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