Can somebody please clarify these doubts?

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Hello friends:Are sentences 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, and 2c grammatical?1a) I am interested in the job opportunities that are currently available with you.  1b) I'm interested in the job oppurtunities you have.2a)  I would like to meet Mr. A, I would be coming to your office if he would be present today. 2b) I would like to meet Mr.A, I will be coming to your office if he will be present today2c) I would like to meet Mr.A, I will/would be coming to your office if he is going to be there.3) what is the difference between "I have run out of options" and "I am running out of options"?    Can I use "I ran out of options" instead of "I have run out of options"?4)  What is the difference between "We clean the house once every two weeks" and "We clean the house once in two weeks"?5) It was cloudy in the morning yesterday, and he seemed to be lazy.    Can i use "it seemed that he was lazy" instead of "he seemed to be lazy"?Thanks a lot!

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Are sentences 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, and 2c grammatical?

1a) I am interested in the job opportunities that are currently available with you.

OK

1b) I'm interested in the job oppurtunities you have.

OK

You could also say "I am interested in the your current job opportunities."

2a) I would like to meet Mr. A, I would be coming to your office if he would be present today.

2b) I would like to meet Mr.A, I will be coming to your office if he will be present today

2c) I would like to meet Mr.A, I will/would be coming to your office if he is going to be there.

Thses are each two separate sentences. Put a period or a conjunction.

They are all incorrect. Say eg

I would like to meet Mr.A. I will come to your office if he is going to be there today

3) what is the difference between "I have run out of options" and "I am running out of options"? In #2, I still have some options left.

Can I use "I ran out of options" instead of "I have run out of options"? The Present Perfect shows the statement has relevance to the present situation.

eg I have run out of options. I can't complete this project. PS - the red letter is my later correction of my typo.

Compare eg I ran out of options on that problem I had in 1980.

4) What is the difference between "We clean the house once every two weeks" and "We clean the house once in two weeks"? None, really.

5) It was cloudy in the morning yesterday, and he seemed to be lazy.

Can i use "it seemed that he was lazy" instead of "he seemed to be lazy"? Yes.

Clive

Markroe · Answer

This is always incorrect.

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Cliveeg I have ran out of options.

Thanks. I corrected this typo. Clive

AABB1 · Answer

Hi Clive,

Thanks a lot! I was about to post a few more questions, but your explanations for the third question cleared the other doubts as well!

Regards,
Aabb1

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