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Sailsofoblivion Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Use of "and"?

In this sentence, have I used the word 'and' too much?

Thanks in advance!

I leaned down and fixed his slipper, and was greeted by the sight of black toenails, and cracked skin that looked like cheese.
  

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Better is this. I leaned down to fix his slipper, and was greeted by the sight of cracked skin that looked like cheese and black toenails.

  • Better is this.
  • I leaned down to fix his slipper, and was greeted by the sight of cracked skin that looked like cheese and black toenails.
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Better is this.
I leaned down to fix his slipper, and was greeted by the sight of cracked skin that looked like cheese and black toenails.
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CliveBetter is this.I leaned down to fix his slipper, and was greeted by the sight of cracked skin that looked like cheese and black toenails..
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