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Musicgold Posted 16 years ago
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Sentences Nov 26

Hi,



Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?



1. You sound sick today; why did you come in?

2. What did you do yesterdays, spent the whole day lying in bed?

3. As I am not feeling well, I might go home after half a day.



Thanks,



MG.
  

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Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear? 1. You sound sick today; why did you come in?

— Clive

  • Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?
  • 1.
  • You sound sick today; why did you come in?
  • Yes 2.
  • What did you do yesterdays, spent the whole day lying in bed?
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Hi,
Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. You sound sick today; why did you come in? Yes

2. What did you do yesterdays, spent the whole day lying in bed? No

What did
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Thanks Clive.
Clive What did you do yesterdays, spent the whole day lying in bed? No What did you do yesterday, spend the whole day lying in bed?

Hmm..interesting. Why would you use the present tense (spend) instead of 'spent' when you are referring to actions in the past?

CliveI'm not feeling well. I might go home at l
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Hi again,

(missing image) Clive

“ What did you do yesterdays, spent the whole day lying in bed? No What did you do yesterday, spend the whole day lying in bed?”
Hmm..interesting. Why would you use the present tense (spend) instead of 'spent' when you are referring to actions in the past?
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