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Mr genuine Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

'Since' usages

Look at the sentence below. I think this usage of 'since' is incorrect.
I have problem with articles used here. The reason 'since' bothers is because it relates to specific letter. One can send "a letter" several times; but one can only send "the letter" once unless, of course, the letter goes out daily, as a newsletter might. I believe If it meant newsletter, it would say newsletter.
Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

- Peter has posted the letter since yesterday but he says he is going to post it soon.
  

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Your sentence does not make sense anyway. It should read: Peter hasn't posted the letter yet, but he says he is going to post it soon .

— Mister Micawber

  • Your sentence does not make sense anyway.
  • It should read: Peter hasn't posted the letter yet, but he says he is going to post it soon .
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Your sentence does not make sense anyway. It should read:

Peter hasn't posted the letter yet, but he says he is going to post it soon.
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I am sorry. I was in a hurry. The sentence is:

- Peter hasn't posted the letter since yesterday but he says he is going to post it soon.

Now what? Would you tell me your opinion?

P.S: I cannot edit my original post. How can I do that?

Thanks.
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FreeguyI cannot edit my original post.
It's past the time limit. I think you get a couple of minutes to edit, but not forever.
FreeguyPeter hasn't posted the letter since yesterday, but he says he is going to post it soon.
Understandable as shown, but it should really be ... ha
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FreeguyOne can send "a letter" several times
... if it's not the same letter each time. Emotion: smile
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So my claim was bogus. Right?
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FreeguySo my claim was bogus.
No. What you wrote was reasonable. I just added a small point to clarify it.

CJ
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