Anonymous
04-09-2004, 03:01 AM
Hi,
Would you please check and correct these sentences or suggest better ones?
1. I am taking a leave/break as we are expecting/having baby number 2 next week.
2. In your absence, we will try to bear up as/until you come back, without hiring someone.
3-1. We give a discount on a group (which is) 20 or more.
3-2. We give a discount on a group more than 20 people including 20.
4. [Looking at a speeding car] You won't live long if you're in that kind of hurry. I wonder/question where he's going so fast.
5. I wonder/question if you fully understand the risk.
6. You have to repeat this semester. You've got F's at/on/in all your classes/subjects.
7. Jane came back home weeping. There must be something bad with her!
8. Jane came back home weeping. She must/should have had something bad in school.
Thanks in advance.
Have a good day.
Would you please check and correct these sentences or suggest better ones?
1. I am taking a leave/break as we are expecting/having baby number 2 next week.
2. In your absence, we will try to bear up as/until you come back, without hiring someone.
3-1. We give a discount on a group (which is) 20 or more.
3-2. We give a discount on a group more than 20 people including 20.
4. [Looking at a speeding car] You won't live long if you're in that kind of hurry. I wonder/question where he's going so fast.
5. I wonder/question if you fully understand the risk.
6. You have to repeat this semester. You've got F's at/on/in all your classes/subjects.
7. Jane came back home weeping. There must be something bad with her!
8. Jane came back home weeping. She must/should have had something bad in school.
Thanks in advance.
Have a good day.