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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Which one is more appropriate and make sense? Why?

A: Ever since my daughter is big enough to take care of herself, I don't need a full-time maid.
B: Now that my daughter is big enough to take care of herself, I don't need a full-time maid.
  

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B is much more natural. Ever since + event in past works: Ever since 9/11, we have been more cautious. Ever since she got big enough to take.....

  • B is much more natural.
  • Ever since + event in past works: Ever since 9/11, we have been more cautious.
  • Ever since she got big enough to take.....
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B is much more natural.

Ever since + event in past works: Ever since 9/11, we have been more cautious. Ever since she got big enough to take.....

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