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Teo



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PostPosted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:36 pm    Post subject: the first time + clause Reply with quote

1. Ask someone for help the first time you lift weights.

2. Ask someone for help the first time that you lift weights.

3. Ask someone for help the first time when you lift weights.

Which of the above sentences is NOT acceptable?
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 12:13 pm    Post subject: Re: the first time + clause Reply with quote

Teo wrote:
3. Ask someone for help the first time when you lift weights.

This would be correct: Ask someone for help when you lift weights the first time.
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