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  1. 29-Oct-2008, 22:34 #1
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    Default is this sentence fine, please?

    I struggled to remember it but I wasn't able at all.

    Hi,
    Is the sentence above grammatically correct? How would a native say it, please?
    Thanks.
  2. 30-Oct-2008, 12:39 #2
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    Default Re: is this sentence fine, please?

    I struggled to remember it but I wasn't able to.

    (no need for the at all)
  3. 30-Oct-2008, 21:34 #3
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    Default Re: is this sentence fine, please?

    Quote Originally Posted by susiedqq View Post
    I struggled to remember it but I wasn't able to.

    (no need for the at all)

    Thanks Susie!
    I used "at all" because I wanted to convey some emphasis. Should I have said "I struggled a lot to remember it but I really wasn't able to."?
    Thanks.
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    Default Re: is this sentence fine, please?

    I really struggled, but I just wasn't able to remember a thing.
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