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hi,

are these sentences OK?

"it's very hot in here. i am going to take my shirt off".

"it's very cold in here. i am going to put my shirt on".


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Both fine, jc!

It's usual to capitalise "I" and the first letter of a sentence.

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Default Re: to take off/to put on
You've got two options for each:

I'm going to take my shirt off.
I'm going to take off my shirt.

I'm going to put my shirt on.
I'm going to put on my shirt.

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hi,

are these sentences OK?

"it's very hot in here. i am going to take my shirt off".

"it's very cold in here. i am going to put my shirt on".


thanks,
JC
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