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irmamar
May 21, 2010, 12:16 PM
May I repeat the subject in subordinated clauses? For instance:

He remembers when we visited the United States and he says that he's thinking of going back.

Thanks. :)

Perikles
May 21, 2010, 12:26 PM
May I repeat the subject in subordinated clauses? For instance:

He remembers when we visited the United States and he says that he's thinking of going back.

Thanks. :)Yes indeed, and it helps to avoid ambiguity. :)

irmamar
May 21, 2010, 12:35 PM
Thanks. :)

laepelba
May 21, 2010, 12:39 PM
May I repeat the subject in subordinated clauses? For instance:

He remembers when we visited the United States and he says that he's thinking of going back.

Thanks. :)

There aren't many times that we don't use a subject in English. I would say that the 2nd of the three "he"'s is optional, but the first and third are mandatory:

He remembers when we visited the United States and (he) says that he's thinking of going back.

irmamar
May 21, 2010, 12:41 PM
But I guess there's nothing wrong if I repeat it, is there? :thinking:

hermit
May 21, 2010, 12:48 PM
That's fine - it's just a correct way to avoid repetition.

irmamar
May 21, 2010, 12:55 PM
Thank you all. :)