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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Which word or phrase is correct?

Hi,


How would you say this naturally?


The phone rings and you friend says "who do you think is calling"


At this hour It's more like that it's my wife calling than anyone else.

At this hour, there is a higher chance that it's my wife calling than anyone else


Which word is correct?

You're on the phone too much/too often.

The chicken will cook faster/more quickly in the oven if you use aluminum than parchment paper.


Thanks

  

Top answer

Anonymous At this hour, there is a higher chance that it's my wife calling than anyone else This is excessively complicated for such a simple idea. Anonymous At this hour It's more like that it's my wife calling than anyone else. This is a little better.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous At this hour, there is a higher chance that it's my wife calling than anyone else This is excessively complicated for such a simple idea.
  • Anonymous At this hour It's more like that it's my wife calling than anyone else.
  • This is a little better.
  • But why not: (At this hour) it's probably my wife.
  • CJ
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AnonymousAt this hour, there is a higher chance that it's my wife calling than anyone else

This is excessively complicated for such a simple idea.

AnonymousAt this hour It's more like that it's my wife calling than anyone else.

This is a little better.

But why not:

(At this hour) it's probably my w
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AnonymousYou're on the phone too much/too often.

Both are OK. 'too much' suggests too much time spent on the phone. 'too often' suggests too many phone calls.

AnonymousThe chicken will cook faster/more quickly

I'd use 'faster' but 'more quickly' is also correct.

With English it's probably best to remember th

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