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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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you are eventually paid back.

And since it's a loan, you're eventually repaid.

... you're eventually paid back.

... you're eventually returned the money.

... your money is eventually returned/paid back/repaid to you.

Hi,

Do all of the above sound right and convey a similar idea to you? Thanks.
  

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Hi Angliholic In sentence 3, I'd prefer "... " In sentence 4, the "to you" is unnecessary in combination with " your money". The use of the simple present is possible in the second half of each sentence, but the 'will future' would be more common.

  • Hi Angliholic In sentence 3, I'd prefer "...
  • " In sentence 4, the "to you" is unnecessary in combination with " your money".
  • The use of the simple present is possible in the second half of each sentence, but the 'will future' would be more common.
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Hi Angliholic

In sentence 3, I'd prefer "... The money is eventually returned to you."

In sentence 4, the "to you" is unnecessary in combination with "your money".

The use of the simple present is possible in the second half of each sentence, but the 'will future' would be more common.
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YankeeHi Angliholic

In sentence 3, I'd prefer "... The money is eventually returned to you."

In sentence 4, the "to you" is unnecessary in combination with "your money".

The use of the simple present is possible in the second half of each sentence, but the 'will future' would be more common.
Thanks, Amy.

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