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The result clause of first conditional possesses would instead of will
Sample: He would be skating champion all right, if he really gives all his time to it.
Corrected to conditional (first conditional): He will be a skating champion all right, if he really gives all ...
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Comma usage with the word “Actually” at the beginning of a sentence
The correct option is:
Actually, do you think it’s appropriate?
A comma is used after "actually" because it is an introductory word. Introductory words like "actually," "...
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Comma usage with the word “Actually” at the beginning of a sentence
Actually, do you think it’s appropriate.
This is correct. The adverb "actually" is a free modifier (also known as a "sentence adverb"). Free modifiers modify the whole clause. ...
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