Are these sentences natural? July 5

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musicgold

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Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. I don’t’ want to come out as I don’t want to this work

2. I don’t want to come out as I am too lazy to do this work.

3. How will I know that the order had been processed and I could go ahead with my plans?

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1. I don’t[STRIKE][/STRIKE] want to come out, as I don’t want to do this work.

2. I don’t want to come out, as I am too lazy to do this work.

3. How will I know that the order [STRIKE]had [/STRIKE]has been processed and I[STRIKE] could[/STRIKE] can go ahead with my plans?
Or:
3. How could I know if the order had been processed and I could go ahead with my plans?
 

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Thanks FJ

Or:
3. How could I know if the order had been processed and I could go ahead with my plans?

Can you please explain me why you are able to use 'had been ' in this sentence but not in my version?

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Can you please explain why you are able to use 'had been ' in this sentence but not in my version?.
How will I know that the order has been processed and I can go ahead with my plans?
A simple question about something (the processing of the oder) that will happen.

How would/could I know if the order had been processed and I could go ahead with my plans?
The speaker does not know if the processing will take place. S/he is asking about a hypothetical situation.
 

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Oh...:-o. Thanks.
 
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