Repetir el sujeto

irmamar

May 21, 2010 12:16 PM

Repetir el sujeto

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by irmamar (Post 83338)

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by irmamar (Post 83338)

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:

Quote:

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. :)

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