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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Are both sentences correct? #209940 03/08/2013 3:19 PM Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 41 Lionel Koh newbie Lionel Koh newbie Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 41 1. Since young, I have been been healthy. 2. When young, little did I realize the importance of learning. Are both sentences correct? Thanks. Last edited by Lionel Koh; 03/08/2013 3:25 PM. Reason: typo Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Lionel Koh #209942 03/08/2013 4:47 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,971 Likes: 3 Land of the Flat Water LukeJavan8 Carpal Tunnel LukeJavan8 Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,971 Likes: 3 Land of the Flat Water My contribution (and I am sure there will be better ones;) Since I was a youth, I have been healthy. As a youth, little did I realize the importance of learning (or education). ----please, draw me a sheep---- Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Lionel Koh #209943 03/08/2013 4:58 PM Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,554 Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi jenny jenny veteran jenny jenny veteran Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,554 Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi Hi Lional Koh; yes, in the vernacular of the vulgar correctness is determined by the successful transfer of information. But no, when speaking informally often connecting words are implied that should be included when speaking to pedants. 1. Since (I was) young, I have been been healthy. 2. When (I was) young, little did I realize the importance of learning. So, Yes and No; such is language Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Lionel Koh #209947 03/09/2013 12:04 AM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 I'd go with jj's versions. LJ8's versions are OK but no point in changing "young" to "a youth". Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Faldage #209950 03/09/2013 6:33 AM Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska Tromboniator old hand Tromboniator old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska One "been" is sufficient, though. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Lionel Koh #209951 03/09/2013 12:22 PM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Ha! This old proof-reader didn't even notice that. Good work, Tromboniator. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Faldage #209952 03/09/2013 2:50 PM Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,554 Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi jenny jenny veteran jenny jenny veteran Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,554 Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi Ah ha! The old proof reader is getting old. In future posts I will try try to slip an errror or two into my postings to monitor his decline. _______________________________________________:D Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Faldage #209953 03/09/2013 11:03 PM Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska Tromboniator old hand Tromboniator old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska Thanks, Faldage. My antennae are tuned from years of reworking program material for plays and concerts in community theater. Very few of the performers, players, directors, and conductors can write a coherent statement, let alone an autobiographical paragraph, plot synopsis, or introduction to a musical composition. The conductor who has finally achieved competence in writing has, of course, recently retired. I'm nowhere near perfect, but I don't think I miss much. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Tromboniator #209954 03/10/2013 1:12 AM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,971 Likes: 3 Land of the Flat Water LukeJavan8 Carpal Tunnel LukeJavan8 Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,971 Likes: 3 Land of the Flat Water I have the same antenna connection from too many years of teaching high school. Correcting and correcting some more. At times just overlook things because it is easier to do. ----please, draw me a sheep---- Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? LukeJavan8 #209956 03/10/2013 9:09 AM Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska Tromboniator old hand Tromboniator old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska The conductor I mentioned just returned from his snowbird winter in California, and this evening we went to a play together. I told him of this discussion, and he was (appropriately) astounded that I'd dubbed him "competent." Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Are both sentences correct? Lionel Koh #209957 03/10/2013 9:13 AM Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska Tromboniator old hand Tromboniator old hand Joined: May 2010 Posts: 963 Alaska Lionel Koh, I apologize for deviating from your question. I hope you have been answered to your satisfaction; if not, please let us know. 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