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Vincent Teo

#560443 Sat, 30 Aug 08 02:32 PM

Can I say,

Suddenly, a man who rode / was riding a motorcycle snatched Susan's handbag. She was very scared because she had many cash in her handbag. The motorcyclist went away as fast as he could. She shouted for help. Two men came out of the shop to help her, but it was too late. She was sad, but she also thanked the men for helping her.

Vincent Teo

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Philip

#560462 Sat, 30 Aug 08 03:16 PM

[A man riding] is enough. Otherwise, 'who was riding,' but not 'who rode'.

Philip

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Vincent Teo

#560468 Sat, 30 Aug 08 03:21 PM

Thanks. I try:

Suddenly, a man who was riding a motorcycle snatched Susan's handbag. She was very scared because she had many cash in her handbag. The motorcyclist went away as fast as he could. She shouted for help. Two men came out of the shop to help her, but it was too late. She was sad, but she also thanked the men for helping her.

How about others (underline sentences) ? all correct?

Vincent Teo

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Philip

#560535 Sat, 30 Aug 08 09:31 PM

much or a lot of cash.
'Many' is used for countable nouns. Coins and bills are countable but the word cash is not.

Philip