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Latest post Tue, Apr 8 2008 3:46 PM by cjnitrous. 3 replies.
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cjnitrous  +  498107 Tue, 08 Apr 08 03:16 PM

here it is is it correct? what isn't right please help

Is this sentence correct?

 The man obliged kindly as he was so impacted by such a young boy who made such a courageous act.

and could I get some help on commas? please thanks

 REALLY NEED HELP

need help asap please

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Philip  +  498115 Tue, 08 Apr 08 03:29 PM
The man kindly obliged, as he was so impressed with such a young boy who had done such a courageous act.

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Marius Hancu  +  498116 Tue, 08 Apr 08 03:30 PM

Impacted is too "heavy" here 

Simplify stuff, or you'll sound too pompous or pretentious or too serious. Perhaps: 

The man obliged, as he was impresssed by the courage of such a young boy. 

The man obliged, as he was impresssed by the courage of  the boy.

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cjnitrous, 1 yr 231 days ago

it was for a paper i had to do

 

thanks

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