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jasonlulu_2000



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:11 am    Post subject: a proper reply Reply with quote
--Do you have Mary's phone number?
--Sorry, _______________.

A. I don't know

Could I choose this answer to fit in with the situation? Is it natural and authentic from the point of a native's view?


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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:04 pm    Post subject: Re: a proper reply Reply with quote
jasonlulu_2000 wrote:
--Do you have Mary's phone number?
--Sorry, _______________.

A. I don't know

Could I choose this answer to fit in with the situation? Is it natural and authentic from the point of a native's view?


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I would have to say, "Sorry, I don't." or maybe "Sorry, I don't know it." If the question is "What's Mary's phone number?" then "I don't know." is fine.
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jasonlulu_2000



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:42 pm    Post subject: then what Reply with quote
Thanks for your help.

Then could I use "Sorry, I can't remember it" instead? Is it proper this time?

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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds good to me.
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