Which sentence structure sounds better? Days have gone by and Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat.

OR Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat in days.

I believe the second sentence sounds better.

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Jasmin Long

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16 June, 11:19

Which sentence structure sounds better? Days have gone by and Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat.

OR Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat in days.

I believe the second sentence sounds better.

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Simba · Answer 1

The first creates more atmosphere and worries the reader by building tension so would be great if used in a narrative.

However, the second is more formative and less complex which would be used in day to day speech so depends where the sentence owlish be used.

Which sentence structure sounds better? Days have gone by and Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat.OR Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat in days.I believe the second sentence sounds better.

Which sentence structure sounds better? Days have gone by and Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat.

OR Mary and Jane have not heard a sound from the neighbors cat in days.

I believe the second sentence sounds better.