where is the mistake in this sentence

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In case of studying French bothers you , You can study English .
 
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Do you mean apart from the fact that none of the punctuation marks are correctly placed/spaced, and that 'French' should be capitalised?
 

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I mean the grammar of the previous sentence ,, Is it correct ?!
 

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I mean the grammar of the previous sentence ,, Is it correct ?!

How can it be correct with incorrect capitalisation and punctuation?
 

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I've edited the sentence ..

Is the grammar of it correct or not ?

Thanks =))
 

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It is important to follow the rules of written English:

- Start very sentence with a capital letter.
- End every sentence with a single, appropriate punctuation mark.
- Do not put a space before a full stop, comma, question mark or exclamation mark.
- Always put a space after a full stop, comma, question mark or exclamation mark.
- Always capitalise the word "I" (first person singular).
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Thank you very much :fadein: :fadein:
 

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selwan, your clicking on the 'Thank' button has already obviated the need for a new post saying 'Thank you', such is one of the many unwritten rules on this forum.

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Hello, Selwan:

In my opinion, your English is very good for someone who has studied it for only three months. Keep up the good work!

I believe that there is a difference between "in case" and "in case of."

One book says that "in case" = If ("I'll be there in case you need me"); "in case of" = When there is ("In case of fire, break [the] glass").

That information comes from The Columbia Guide to Standard American English (1993) by Kenneth G. Wilson.


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Maybe your sentence should read something like:

"In case studying French does not interest you, you can always switch to English."



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No, I am here to learn that .

I have been learning English only for 3 months :cry: .

Thank you .

I suggest that you look at that list of rules given in post #7 very carefully. Punctuation and spacing are as important as grammar and spelling. It might be a good idea if you copy that list of rules and check that you follow them in every post. :)
 

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I think I will need your help a lot , I have to thank you again and it's nice to know you. ;)
 

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Oh, good. They left something for me to do. :) Possibly:

If studying French bothers you, try English.

or

If French bores you, try English.

or

If you don't like French, try English.


I'm going to go eat a burrito now.
;-)


 
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