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grammar question

By tinchele - 10-02-2012 17:34

"one of two possibilities, or my headphones broke or i got deaf of my left ear, hope its not the headphones" can someone please correct this sentence and rephrase it if necessary/"one of two possibilities, or my headphones broke or i got deaf of my left ear, hope its not the headphones"

can someone please correct this sentence and rephrase it if necessary/

 

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Re: grammar question

By kingjaime - 10-02-2012 17:39

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One of two possibilities: (1) my headphones broke, or (2) I've gone deaf in my left ear. I hope it's not the headphones! OR It's one of two possibilities; either my headphones have broken or I've gone deaf in my left ear... I hope it's not the headphones. These are the two ways I'd probably write it. Here is some notation: Using the "!" or not, to me means saying it in an upbeat humorous way. Not using the "!" makes it more deadpan/straight-faced, but still funny. Using "..." indicates like a moment of consideration, before the concluding thought of "hope it's not the headphones". I wouldn't consider either of my answers exactly perfect if this is for like an English coursework or exam or something.One of two possibilities: (1) my headphones broke, or (2) I've gone deaf in my left ear. I hope it's not the headphones!

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It's one of two possibilities; either my headphones have broken or I've gone deaf in my left ear... I hope it's not the headphones.


These are the two ways I'd probably write it. Here is some notation: Using the "!" or not, to me means saying it in an upbeat humorous way. Not using the "!" makes it more deadpan/straight-faced, but still funny. Using "..." indicates like a moment of consideration, before the concluding thought of "hope it's not the headphones".

I wouldn't consider either of my answers exactly perfect if this is for like an English coursework or exam or something.

Re: grammar question

By tinchele - 10-02-2012 17:41

thanks man!!..no, just wanted to use it as humour..thanks man!!..no, just wanted to use it as humour..

Re: grammar question

By mzzone - 16-02-2012 23:07

I had a similar problem last week and wrote in Latin American forum, my problem was serious!! :PI had a similar problem last week and wrote in Latin American forum, my problem was serious!! :P

 

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