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  1. phoenixqn81
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    #1 04-Mar-2009, 08:03

    not knowing what to do in the remaining time, they both went out to kick a shuttle co

    Dear teachers and members,

    Pls tell me the phrase "not knowing" is ok or not:

    Not knowing what to do in the remaining time, they both went out to kick a shuttle cock in the yard.
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    #2 04-Mar-2009, 08:04

    Re: not knowing what to do in the remaining time, they both went out to kick a shuttl

    Quote Originally Posted by phoenixqn81 View Post
    Dear teachers and members,

    Pls tell me the phrase "not knowing" is ok or not:

    Not knowing what to do in the remaining time, they both went out to kick a shuttle cock in the yard.
    Yes, it's fine.
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    #3 04-Mar-2009, 08:22

    Re: not knowing what to do in the remaining time, they both went out to kick a shuttl

    Quote Originally Posted by bhaisahab View Post
    Yes, it's fine.
    Do you mind telling why ?
    Thanks
    Last edited by Benbiri; 04-Mar-2009 at 08:23. Reason: correction
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    #4 04-Mar-2009, 08:52

    Re: not knowing what to do in the remaining time, they both went out to kick a shuttl

    Quote Originally Posted by Benbiri View Post
    Do you mind telling why ?
    Thanks
    What do you think might be wrong with it?
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    #5 04-Mar-2009, 09:11

    Re: not knowing what to do in the remaining time, they both went out to kick a shuttl

    I expected you telling ; because of this (state the reason), it is ok.
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