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Why were you late? vs Oh, Jenny still got ready ready at 9 o´clock.

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. The first phrase is a question asking for the reason behind someone being late, while the second phrase seems to be a statement about Jenny getting ready at 9 o'clock. They do not relate to the same context or function.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1829 views

Why were you late?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the reason for someone's lateness.

This phrase is a question used to ask someone about the cause or reason for their delay or tardiness.
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Oh, Jenny still got ready ready at 9 o´clock.

This phrase is not correct in English. There seems to be a repetition of the word 'ready' and the structure of the sentence is unclear.

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