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Old 16-Jul-2007, 05:22
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Default Re: The difference between 4 sentences, Thanks

Hi:
Can i say
what the only one thing i don't know is your name
Or
the only one thing which i don't know is what your name is
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Default Re: The difference between 4 sentences, Thanks

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Hi:
Can i say
what the only one thing i don't know is your name
Or
the only one thing which i don't know is what your name is
All you need to say is, 'The only thing I don't know is your name.'

In the first sentence, using "what' is wrong and you don't need "one".
The second sentnce is much too wordy. (too many words)
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