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Post by prncsfungi on May 29, 2008 11:14:55 GMT 8
You know you've been in Japan too long when...
Today's grammar point was "Is this a nani nani?" "Yes, it is." / "No....
At this point teacher asked mean what sounds more natural in English:
1) No, it is not. 2) No, it's not. 3) No, it isn't.
Obviously number one is out..but between the last 2 honostly I had never given any thought to it. Anyone think one sounds better than the other? Thanks!
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Post by Otaku on May 29, 2008 12:20:34 GMT 8
They all sound natural and we regularly use all of them, but I think you might be opening a small can of worms because I don't agree with using #2-3 in class.
I don't like the fact that "it's" is taught directly after "it is". This is an informal style of writing and in my opinion, I don't think it should be taught to learners of English. While it's acceptable in spoken conversation, I think it should be discouraged in an educational environment.
That's my two cents...
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Post by yopparaisaru on May 29, 2008 12:50:19 GMT 8
I disagree Otaku, using the conjunctions like those are really not that bad even in written English. At least its still part of the recognized English grammar patterns. Not like some of the crap being taught in what passes for an English class in US schools now. Did you hear that teachers are officially starting to accept written internet speek on tests and papers instead of proper grammar.
At least the japanese students don't write like this: grmar sux! wat do u think?
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Post by junkdna on May 30, 2008 12:54:19 GMT 8
the first thing out of my mouth would be one of the last two, but they are all perfectly good.
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Post by rollypop on May 30, 2008 13:33:31 GMT 8
Huh...yeah, they`re all technically right, but I`m inclined to use (c) first. I had to think about it, though. I feel like there`s probably a rule for this, maybe?
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