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Is it ok to repeat a word in a sentence to avoid ambiguity?
Take this example sentence:
The red team outpaced the blue team, which motivated them to redouble their efforts.
If I use "them", it seems reasonable with the context that I am referring ...
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I picked them up and put them on the table. (about the second "them")
There were some gloves on the floor, so I picked them up and put them on the table.
Could you explain why it's necessary to repeat "them" after "and"? Is it not clear the object ...
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How should I address the readers in a product review? [closed]
Occasionally, I leave reviews on the games I play. I mostly use "the player" or "players" in my text to have a rather formal tone. However, my formal writing is not as rigid as you ...
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Extra/repeated pronoun after name "Time, it waits...": correct, colloquialism or error?
Is the pleonastic use of a pronoun after a name correct? Is it used to convey a specific tone to the sentence? Is it used at all by native speakers?
Take for example this verse from the song Only the ...
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"All of these things are not beneficial and (they) do not help her"
Should I mention the pronoun again in this case?
"All of these things are not beneficial and (they?) do not
help her"
I know that there is already answer about the question "if it's needed to ...
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How can I avoid repeat "I" in sentence?
I'd like describe my father :
First at all, when I decide to do some work, I don't worry because I know my father is behind me
I use 3 times of "I" how can I change sentence for decrease "I"?
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