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Joseph A Posted 9 years ago
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Hello everyone,

Is the following correct sentence correct?

- Philip was the man who came to see "my mate, Fred" and later had a sword fight with him.

Kind regards,

JA

  

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Joseph A Is the following [correct ??? ] sentence correct? - Philip was the man who came to see my mate Fred and later had a sword fight with him.

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  • Joseph A Is the following [correct ???
  • ] sentence correct?
  • - Philip was the man who came to see my mate Fred and later had a sword fight with him.
  • It's correct.
  • However, 'mate' is not used in that meaning in North America.
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Joseph AIs the following [correct ???] sentence correct?
- Philip was the man who came to see my mate Fred and later had a sword fight with him.

It's correct. However, 'mate' is not used in that meaning in North America. I associate it with Australia.

CJ

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Joseph A- Philip was the man who came to see "my mate, Fred" and later had a sword fight with him.

Why is "my mate, Fred" in quotes?

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