Answer by Greg Lee for Do I have to repeat the same subject after "and" when...
What to repeat and what not to repeat -- this is not the best way to think about it. The basic rule is that you can conjoin things of the same category to form a constituent of that same category. Your...
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Neither is well written, because you are missing "to." They should be written:You don't need to and mustn't forget.You don't need to and you mustn't forget.This is easier to see (or hear) if you...
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TLDR: You are basically correct, but because the things you are connecting with and are not the entire verb but only a part of it, it can feel ambiguous unless you repeat some pieces. You should also...
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I’ve got a question about how to write this sentence with and: You don’t need and you mustn’t forgetVersus:You don’t need and mustn’t forget.Which of those is well written? Is it necessary to place a...
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