Which of the following sentence should be used while speaking in engligh (conversation)
(1) I've not read the entire book.
(2) I haven't ready the entire book.
2007-08-13 19:33:51 · 6 answers · asked by Piyush 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Neither, you should say, I have not read the book entirely
2007-08-13 19:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Lord Percy Fawcette-Smythe. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
combine the two and place your adverb in the right place.
you can write : i have not read the book entirely.
but SAY IT as : i haven't read the book entirely.
in speaking,
americans use more contractions. (use sentence #2)
britons use less contractions, so they sound more elegant. (use sentence #1)
good luck!
2007-08-14 03:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by jacE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Th correct sentence should be
I HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK ENTIRELY.
2007-08-13 23:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by VanFiyai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 is a correct phrase, but you can also say "I haven't read the entire book yet."
2007-08-13 20:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by jan51601 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I disagree with Peter S - at least that wouldn't be British English. i think your option 2 is closest.
2007-08-14 02:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Pedantic Scorpion 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either or.
2007-08-13 19:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by newsiesno1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋