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3 Feb 2015
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I'll pay for that because I broke it. Does this sound natural?
I'll pay for that because I broke it. Does this sound natural?
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A little unnatural
I'd personally say "I broke that so I'll pay for it," but either way works.
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- English (UK)
A little unnatural
I think 'I'll pay for it because I broke it' sounds more natural, but it's easily understood.

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