a. They entered the building not in the usual way. This time, instead of going in through the main entrance, they entered through a small window in the back.
b. They entered the building, not in the usual way. This time, instead of going in through the main entrance, they entered through a small window in the back.
Is either of these grammatically correct?
Are they natural?
Many thanks.
not in the usual way
not in the usual way
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Re: not in the usual way
In (b) I would change the comma to "but".
"They entered the building but not in the usual way".
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"They entered the building but not in the usual way".
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Re: not in the usual way
I agree. I think both are improved by the inclusion of a "but".Bobinwales wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 12:56 am In (b) I would change the comma to "but".
"They entered the building but not in the usual way".
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