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Joseph A Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Syntax

Hello everyone,

Could you please tell me if the following sentences are natural?

1. The common interest between them was beaching the ship safely.

2. They had a common interest which was beaching the ship safely.

Regards,

JA

  

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Both sentences are natural, but the first one is wordy and redundant. It still sounds natural. " The second sentence is better.

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  • Both sentences are natural, but the first one is wordy and redundant.
  • It still sounds natural.
  • " The second sentence is better.
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Both sentences are natural, but the first one is wordy and redundant. It still sounds natural. The second sentence should have a comma after "interest." The second sentence is better.

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