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Thyme Posted 14 years ago
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Then

Hello,

Is it important the place for 'then' here? I realize that the first one is correct, but is it OK #2 and #3

The slides were then rinsed with buffer

Then the slides were rinsed with buffer

The slides were rinsed with buffer then

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Hi, Is it important the place for 'then' here? I realize that the first one is correct, but is it OK #2 and #3 The slides were then rinsed with buffer Quite formal. Then the slides were rinsed with buffer The most common.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is it important the place for 'then' here?
  • I realize that the first one is correct, but is it OK #2 and #3 The slides were then rinsed with buffer Quite formal.
  • Then the slides were rinsed with buffer The most common.
  • The slides were rinsed with buffer then Not unusual in casual speech.
  • All 3 examples need a period.
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Hi,






Is it important the place for 'then' here? I realize that the first one is correct, but is it OK #2 and #3

The slides were then rinsed with buffer Quite formal.

Then the slides were rinsed with buffer The most common.

The slides
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Thanks a lot Clive,

I see, my English will progress quickly with your help on this great forum!

Thyme
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