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YukiKanda Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

The acceptability of these sentences

1. John {intentionally/deliberately} sounded like he was in trouble.

2. It {intentionally/deliberately} sounded like John was in trouble.


Do these sentences make sense? (Are they acceptable?)

I don’t believe either does. Am I correct?

  

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YukiKanda 1. 2. Do these sentences make sense?

— Mister Micawber

  • YukiKanda 1.
  • 2.
  • Do these sentences make sense?
  • )I don’t believe either does.
  • Am I correct?
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YukiKanda1. John {intentionally/deliberately} sounded like he was in trouble.2. It {intentionally/deliberately} sounded like John was in trouble.Do these sentences make sense? (Are they acceptable?)I don’t believe either does. Am I correct?

#1 is odd but understandable. #2 does not make sense.

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