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Anonymous
06-03-2004, 01:33 AM
Hi,
Please check these sentences and correct them.
1. When (the) sunlight goes through a/the prism, it [is, will be] split into seven colors.
2. When sunlight goes through a/the raindrop, it [is, will be] split into seven colors.
3. I saw Paula run/running in the park this morning.
4. I see Paula run/running in the park every morning.
5. I saw you as taller. or I thought/pictured you'd be taller.
6. I hope that he finds something cheaper. or My hope is that he find(s) something cheaper.
7. As is always the case, only the strongest survive/survives.
8. I once asked him which flavor he likes/liked.
Thanks a million.
Ann

Pete
06-03-2004, 07:17 PM
1. When (the) sunlight goes through a/the prism, it [is, will be] split into seven colors. [All are valid sentences.]
2. When sunlight goes through a/the raindrop, it [is, will be] split into seven colors. [Ok.]
3. I saw Paula run/running in the park this morning. [Ok.]
4. I see Paula run/running in the park every morning. [Ok.]
5. I saw/pictured you as taller. [I think this is an informal speech pattern.]
or I thought/<strike>pictured</strike> you'd be taller. [Ok.]
6. I hope that he finds something cheaper. or My hope is that he find<strike>(s)</strike> something cheaper.
7. As is always the case, only the strongest survive/<strike>survives</strike>.
8. I once asked him which flavor he likes/liked. ["Liked" is preferred. If you want to emphasize that he still likes the same flavor, "likes" can be used.]