Saturday, August 4, 2018

ellipsis - Is it always necessary to repeat the pronoun before each verb?



Is it always necessary to repeat the pronoun before each verb?


For example, do I need always to say:



She called me and she said X



or can I use a shorter one



She called me and said X



?




Answer



It's perfectly okay to say -



She called me and said X



Moreover, it is actually encouraged because repeating pronouns makes sentences awkward.
Only repeat pronouns if you think there will possibly be a confusion.


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