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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

use of sort

Is this sentence correct, specifically the use of “sorting out” in the sentence?

It was great sorting out things with you earlier today.

Thanks.
  

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It's OK for casual English.

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  • It's OK for casual English.
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It's OK for casual English.
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AlpheccaStarsIt's OK for casual English.
Thanks. Does that also mean that it is grammatically correct?

If so, how would you rephrase for formal English?
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I enjoyed our productive meeting / discussions earlier today.
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AlpheccaStarsI enjoyed our productive meeting / discussions earlier today.
I see. Would the singular 'discussion' also work? Does the plural 'discussions' imply talking about different things or several discussion at different times in one day?

Also, is the below sentence considered casual or formal English?

" I am glad we managed to sort out
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AnonymousWould the singular 'discussion' also work?
Yes.
AnonymousAlso, is the below sentence considered casual or formal English?
Casual.
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AlpheccaStars AnonymousWould the singular 'discussion' also work?Yes.AnonymousAlso, is the below sentence considered casual or formal English?Casual.
Great. Thanks.

I am assuming that the use of the plural 'discussions' in your example can imply either the different things we discussed at one point or at different times in a day, and only the listener
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AnonymousI am assuming that the use of the plural 'discussions' in your example can imply either the different things we discussed at one point or at different times in a day
Yes.
Anonymousand only the listener knows which.
No. You have to explain in the context.
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