A altiwife Junior Member Joined Jan 24, 2017 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language German Home Country Germany Current Location Germany Jul 15, 2017 #1 Are both sentences correct and possible? 1. I sent the letter by a messenger. 2. I had the letter sent by a messenger. Thanks for your help.
Are both sentences correct and possible? 1. I sent the letter by a messenger. 2. I had the letter sent by a messenger. Thanks for your help.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jul 15, 2017 #2 They would both be more natural if you remove the indefinite article. Otherwise, they're both OK.
