"I'd hate for you to think I didn't know what I was doing."
Apparently, somebody thinks that is bad grammar. Unfortunately, I only get to vote once. :wink:
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English Teacher
This was questioned in https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/v...hp?p=2911#2911
I'm not a teacher, so please consider any advice I give in that context.
"I'd hate for you to think I didn't know what I was doing."
Apparently, somebody thinks that is bad grammar. Unfortunately, I only get to vote once. :wink:
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Did you see the stray it?
I'm not a teacher, so please consider any advice I give in that context.
Not until you pointed it out.Originally Posted by Red5
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(Another example, I suppose, of the brain seeing what it expects to see. Somebody might have to change his vote. :wink: )
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It's not exactly a clear cut vote, here!![]()
I'm not a teacher, so please consider any advice I give in that context.
I voted yes. I don't personally see anything wrong with it.
It could be improved:
I'd hate you to think.
Clearer and fewer words.![]()