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Sinbadsunny Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Why do two verbs appear in one clause?

If you’ve just finished working out, chances are your muscles will be tired, and you’ll have sapped some of the strength you started with when you arrived at the gym.

Why do two verbs appear in one clause, "chances are your muscles will be tired"?
By the way, Can I say "in the one clause"?
  

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Sinbadsunny Why do two verbs appear in one clause, "chances are your muscles will be tired"? There are two clauses: chances are [that] your muscles will be tired. There are three verbs in them.

  • Sinbadsunny Why do two verbs appear in one clause, "chances are your muscles will be tired"?
  • There are two clauses: chances are [that] your muscles will be tired.
  • There are three verbs in them.
  • Sinbadsunny By the way, Can I say "in the one clause"?
  • Not in this context.
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SinbadsunnyWhy do two verbs appear in one clause, "chances are your muscles will be tired"?
There are two clauses: chances are [that] your muscles will be tired. There are three verbs in them.
SinbadsunnyBy the way, Can I s

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