June 16, 2021
Sentences 141: Back Down, Crop up, Drop Off
My argument was poor, so I had to back down on the claim as soon as the first person raised concerns.
The problem cropped up when we looked at the dashboard together.
Sorry, I must have dropped off when the boss started to talk about his vacations for the third time.
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My argument was poor, so I had to back down on the claim as soon as the first perssomeone raised their concerns.
My argument was poor, so I had to back down on the claim as soon as someone raised their concerns.
'the first person' is fine but I think 'someone' sounds more natural.
The problem cropped up when we looked at the dashboard together.
Sorry, I must have droppozed off when the boss started to talk about his vacations for the third time.
Sorry, I must have dozed off when the boss started to talk about his vacations for the third time.
'Dropped off' makes sense here but it sounds slightly odd to me. 'Dozed off' seems more natural.
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Sentences 141: Back Down, Crop up, Drop Off |
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My argument was poor, so I had to back down on the claim as soon as the first person raised concerns.
My argument was poor, so I had to back down on the claim as soon as 'the first person' is fine but I think 'someone' sounds more natural. |
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The problem cropped up when we looked at the dashboard together. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Sorry, I must have dropped off when the boss started to talk about his vacations for the third time.
Sorry, I must have d 'Dropped off' makes sense here but it sounds slightly odd to me. 'Dozed off' seems more natural. |
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