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I'd like to know which of the following is natural English:
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play occasional baseball games with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play an occasional baseball game with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play the occasional baseball game with us.
I'd appreciate your help.
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I'd like to know which of the following is natural English:
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play occasional baseball games with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play an occasional baseball game with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play the occasional baseball game with us.
I'd appreciate your help.
definite-article singular-vs-plural
asked Jan 25 at 19:09
ApollyonApollyon
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I'd like to know which of the following is natural English:
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play occasional baseball games with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play an occasional baseball game with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play the occasional baseball game with us.
I'd appreciate your help.
definite-article singular-vs-plural
asked Jan 25 at 19:09
ApollyonApollyon
1,039923
I'd like to know which of the following is natural English:
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play occasional baseball games with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play an occasional baseball game with us.
- Although Jimmy prefers to read in his leisure time, he does play the occasional baseball game with us.
I'd appreciate your help.
definite-article singular-vs-plural
definite-article singular-vs-plural
asked Jan 25 at 19:09
ApollyonApollyon
1,039923
asked Jan 25 at 19:09
ApollyonApollyon
1,039923
asked Jan 25 at 19:09
ApollyonApollyon
1,039923
asked Jan 25 at 19:09
ApollyonApollyon
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All three are natural and acceptable English. You could also say "he does play baseball games with us occasionally".
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All three are natural and acceptable English. You could also say "he does play baseball games with us occasionally".
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All three are natural and acceptable English. You could also say "he does play baseball games with us occasionally".
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All three are natural and acceptable English. You could also say "he does play baseball games with us occasionally".
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All three are natural and acceptable English. You could also say "he does play baseball games with us occasionally".
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