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Old 15-Feb-2006, 04:42
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Default Noun Clause

I heard Emma is sick.

1.Is this sentence right?

2. If not, what is the better to express I knew the thing and Emma is sick now.

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Default Re: Noun Clause

It's fine- it means someone told you, but you haven't heard directly from Emma.
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