F Ferdie11 Member Joined Jul 2, 2009 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Tagalog Home Country Philippines Current Location Philippines Sep 21, 2010 #1 Hi, Is the word "anymore" still needed in the sentence below? Please confirm whether the issue is still being encountered or not anymore. Thanks.
Hi, Is the word "anymore" still needed in the sentence below? Please confirm whether the issue is still being encountered or not anymore. Thanks.
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Sep 21, 2010 #2 The "or not anymore" is redundant. ...whether the issue is being encountered or not. ...whether the issue is still being encountered.
The "or not anymore" is redundant. ...whether the issue is being encountered or not. ...whether the issue is still being encountered.
F Ferdie11 Member Thread starter Joined Jul 2, 2009 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Tagalog Home Country Philippines Current Location Philippines Sep 21, 2010 #3 How about "...whether the issue is still being encountered or not"?
Barb_D Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Sep 21, 2010 #4 I agree that you confirm that something is happening or confirm that it's not happening, or you determine whether or not something is still happening. I'd suggest: Confirm that this is still happening. Confirm that this is no longer happening. Let us know whether or not it's still happening.
I agree that you confirm that something is happening or confirm that it's not happening, or you determine whether or not something is still happening. I'd suggest: Confirm that this is still happening. Confirm that this is no longer happening. Let us know whether or not it's still happening.
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Sep 22, 2010 #5 Ferdie11 said: How about "...whether the issue is still being encountered or not"? Click to expand... It's OK. The "or not" is not necessary, but it is a common phrase.
Ferdie11 said: How about "...whether the issue is still being encountered or not"? Click to expand... It's OK. The "or not" is not necessary, but it is a common phrase.