Which construction is more cormmon?
I know my question may seem silly to native speakers, but l am really interested in knowing which construction is more common in everyday speech:
He is married and has two sons.
He is married, with two sons.
Thanks
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Mido Mido
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I know my question may seem silly to native speakers, but l am really interested in knowing which construction is more common in everyday speech:
He is married and has two sons.
He is married, with two sons.
Thanks
sentence-structure speech
asked Dec 22 at 15:18
Mido Mido
433716
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– Lordology
Dec 22 at 15:28
I doubt either is more common, particularly since they can actually mean different things. Somebody who has four sons could be described as married with two sons, if only two of his sons come from his current marriage . . .
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 at 17:15
@JasonBassford The question, though, is which construction is more "coRmmon."
– Toni
Dec 22 at 21:23
In everyday speech we typically use contractions whenever possible. Also 'boys' is probably more common than 'sons'
– Jim
Dec 22 at 21:35
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I know my question may seem silly to native speakers, but l am really interested in knowing which construction is more common in everyday speech:
He is married and has two sons.
He is married, with two sons.
Thanks
sentence-structure speech
asked Dec 22 at 15:18
Mido Mido
433716
I know my question may seem silly to native speakers, but l am really interested in knowing which construction is more common in everyday speech:
He is married and has two sons.
He is married, with two sons.
Thanks
sentence-structure speech
sentence-structure speech
asked Dec 22 at 15:18
Mido Mido
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asked Dec 22 at 15:18
Mido Mido
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Mido Mido
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Mido Mido
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asked Dec 22 at 15:18
Mido Mido
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Hi there! Your question is better suited to our beginner/novice site [English Language Learners.] [1]. Follow the link and ask your question there, not forgetting to shut down this question beforehand. [1]: ell.stackexchange.com
– Lordology
Dec 22 at 15:28
I doubt either is more common, particularly since they can actually mean different things. Somebody who has four sons could be described as married with two sons, if only two of his sons come from his current marriage . . .
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 at 17:15
@JasonBassford The question, though, is which construction is more "coRmmon."
– Toni
Dec 22 at 21:23
In everyday speech we typically use contractions whenever possible. Also 'boys' is probably more common than 'sons'
– Jim
Dec 22 at 21:35
add a comment |
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Hi there! Your question is better suited to our beginner/novice site [English Language Learners.] [1]. Follow the link and ask your question there, not forgetting to shut down this question beforehand. [1]: ell.stackexchange.com
– Lordology
Dec 22 at 15:28
I doubt either is more common, particularly since they can actually mean different things. Somebody who has four sons could be described as married with two sons, if only two of his sons come from his current marriage . . .
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 at 17:15
@JasonBassford The question, though, is which construction is more "coRmmon."
– Toni
Dec 22 at 21:23
In everyday speech we typically use contractions whenever possible. Also 'boys' is probably more common than 'sons'
– Jim
Dec 22 at 21:35
1
1
Hi there! Your question is better suited to our beginner/novice site [English Language Learners.] [1]. Follow the link and ask your question there, not forgetting to shut down this question beforehand. [1]: ell.stackexchange.com
– Lordology
Dec 22 at 15:28
Hi there! Your question is better suited to our beginner/novice site [English Language Learners.] [1]. Follow the link and ask your question there, not forgetting to shut down this question beforehand. [1]: ell.stackexchange.com
– Lordology
Dec 22 at 15:28
I doubt either is more common, particularly since they can actually mean different things. Somebody who has four sons could be described as married with two sons, if only two of his sons come from his current marriage . . .
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 at 17:15
I doubt either is more common, particularly since they can actually mean different things. Somebody who has four sons could be described as married with two sons, if only two of his sons come from his current marriage . . .
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 at 17:15
@JasonBassford The question, though, is which construction is more "coRmmon."
– Toni
Dec 22 at 21:23
@JasonBassford The question, though, is which construction is more "coRmmon."
– Toni
Dec 22 at 21:23
In everyday speech we typically use contractions whenever possible. Also 'boys' is probably more common than 'sons'
– Jim
Dec 22 at 21:35
In everyday speech we typically use contractions whenever possible. Also 'boys' is probably more common than 'sons'
– Jim
Dec 22 at 21:35
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The question is which is more common:
I would say, "He is married with two sons" is common because the context is informal and casual often spoken between friends, family and acquaintances in a nonchalant manner.
The latter, "He is married and has two sons" is more factual and formal like a report.
I do agree with Jim that the word "boys" (or girls) would used more often in casual conservations, than not.
For example: He is married with two boys living at home.
answered 2 days ago
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l appreciate your answer. It's very clear now.
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The question is which is more common:
I would say, "He is married with two sons" is common because the context is informal and casual often spoken between friends, family and acquaintances in a nonchalant manner.
The latter, "He is married and has two sons" is more factual and formal like a report.
I do agree with Jim that the word "boys" (or girls) would used more often in casual conservations, than not.
For example: He is married with two boys living at home.
answered 2 days ago
James Axsom
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l appreciate your answer. It's very clear now.
– Mido Mido
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The question is which is more common:
I would say, "He is married with two sons" is common because the context is informal and casual often spoken between friends, family and acquaintances in a nonchalant manner.
The latter, "He is married and has two sons" is more factual and formal like a report.
I do agree with Jim that the word "boys" (or girls) would used more often in casual conservations, than not.
For example: He is married with two boys living at home.
answered 2 days ago
James Axsom
522
l appreciate your answer. It's very clear now.
– Mido Mido
2 days ago
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The question is which is more common:
I would say, "He is married with two sons" is common because the context is informal and casual often spoken between friends, family and acquaintances in a nonchalant manner.
The latter, "He is married and has two sons" is more factual and formal like a report.
I do agree with Jim that the word "boys" (or girls) would used more often in casual conservations, than not.
For example: He is married with two boys living at home.
answered 2 days ago
James Axsom
522
The question is which is more common:
I would say, "He is married with two sons" is common because the context is informal and casual often spoken between friends, family and acquaintances in a nonchalant manner.
The latter, "He is married and has two sons" is more factual and formal like a report.
I do agree with Jim that the word "boys" (or girls) would used more often in casual conservations, than not.
For example: He is married with two boys living at home.
answered 2 days ago
James Axsom
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answered 2 days ago
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answered 2 days ago
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answered 2 days ago
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l appreciate your answer. It's very clear now.
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l appreciate your answer. It's very clear now.
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l appreciate your answer. It's very clear now.
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l appreciate your answer. It's very clear now.
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– Lordology
Dec 22 at 15:28
I doubt either is more common, particularly since they can actually mean different things. Somebody who has four sons could be described as married with two sons, if only two of his sons come from his current marriage . . .
– Jason Bassford
Dec 22 at 17:15
@JasonBassford The question, though, is which construction is more "coRmmon."
– Toni
Dec 22 at 21:23
In everyday speech we typically use contractions whenever possible. Also 'boys' is probably more common than 'sons'
– Jim
Dec 22 at 21:35