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Strings of pinwheels are hung over the stairs to decorate the entrance to the school.
is it correct?
Strings of pinwheels are hung over the stairs to decorate the entrance to the school.
is it correct?
is it correct?
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“Strings of pinwheels are hung over the stairs to decorate the entrance.”** my mistake!
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Yes! You could simplify the sentence by just saying, “Strings of pinwheels are hung over the school to decorate the entrance.”!
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“Strings of pinwheels are hung over the stairs to decorate the entrance.”** my mistake!
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