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Thebest Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Why the following sentences are considered wrong?

I was told the following sentences are wrong. Why?

1) I think the reason why he failed in the exam was becasue he didn't bother to study.

2) If you can't contact him by phone, try leaving a message.

3) There are certainly less accidents now that the wearing of seatbelts is complusory.

4) He rather arrogantly inferred that he was the most intelligent student in the co;;ege.

5) I totally disapprovbe of you staying out after midnight on weekdays.
  

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Hi, 1) I think the reason why he failed in the exam was that he didn't bother to study. 2) If you can't contact him by phone, try leaving a message. Seems OK to me 3) There are certainly fewer accidents now that the wearing of seatbelts is comp ul sory.

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Hi,

1) I think the reason why he failed in the exam was that he didn't bother to study.

2) If you can't contact him by phone, try leaving a message.Seems OK to me

3) There are certainly fewer accident