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Tamguatlay Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Which sentence is correct?

The question is, does this have any durability beyond Lee Kuan. Yew?

The question is "Does this have any durability beyond Lee Kuan Yew?"

Which sentence is correct?

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You may see a variety of styles in cases like this, and I do not believe that any single style is universally considered the unique correct one. For me, the first one is strictly speaking loose, but is acceptable except perhaps in very formal contexts. I think I would only use the second one when literally quoting a question spoken or written elsewhere.

— GPY

  • You may see a variety of styles in cases like this, and I do not believe that any single style is universally considered the unique correct one.
  • For me, the first one is strictly speaking loose, but is acceptable except perhaps in very formal contexts.
  • I think I would only use the second one when literally quoting a question spoken or written elsewhere.
  • Otherwise, if I was trying to be very proper, I would probably choose this: The question is: Does this have any durability beyond Lee Kuan Yew?
  • Opinions may vary.
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You may see a variety of styles in cases like this, and I do not believe that any single style is universally considered the unique correct one. For me, the first one is strictly speaking loose, but is acceptable except perhaps in very formal contexts. I think I would only use the second one when literally quoting a question spoken or written elsewhere. Otherwise, if I was trying to be very proper
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