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| #3 (permalink) Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:44 am fastest way is ... that / to |
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| 1. I think the fastest way to compile this information is that everybody replies to this email with all his contact details. |
Hi MM,
Will the sentence be OK if we use subjunctive mood?
I think the fastest way to compile this information is that everybody reply to this email with all his contact details.
Many thanks,
Nessie.
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| #4 (permalink) Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:20 am fastest way is ... that / to |
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| #5 (permalink) Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:02 am fastest way is ... that / to |
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That crossed my mind too, Nessie-- but then I decided that I just did not like #1.
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| #6 (permalink) Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:48 am fastest way is ...that / to |
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Hi Musicgold,
I think the choice has to be based on balance - the fast way to ... is to. In other words you choose two infinitives. For that reason I would choose (2).
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| #7 (permalink) Tue Sep 16, 2008 16:00 pm fastest way is ... that / to |
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| #8 (permalink) Tue Sep 16, 2008 18:43 pm fastest way is ... that / to |
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| #9 (permalink) Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:27 am fastest way is ... that / to |
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Hi MM,
I'm afraid I can't get your very well:
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| That crossed my mind too, Nessie-- but then I decided that I just did not like #1. |
I also don't think #1 is correct, but do you think my sentence is correct? (subjunctive mood).
Many thanks,
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