Attention native speakers!

Abdullah from Pak   Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:25 pm GMT
Please check the correctness of these sentences.

1) I won't let you enjoy the computer if you don't do the homework.
2) I won't let you work on computer if you don't do the homework.
3) I won't let you use the computer if you don't do the homework.
4) I won't let you play with the computer if you don't do the homework.

Which of these sounds more conversational? You can also give more appropriate sentences.
César   Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:01 pm GMT
"I won't let you use the computer if you don't do the homework."

However, I would say "if you don't do YOUR homework" instead of "the."
Abdullah   Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:14 pm GMT
Thanks a lot, Caesar !
Larissa   Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:12 pm GMT
I'd like to know who are the native speakers on this forum? thanks
César   Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:30 pm GMT
Larissa,

I am not a native speaker, but I speak just like one. Besides, my grammar background is very good; and when I have doubts concerning the topic I'm viewing, I always check books or serious websites.

It's all about communicating effectively! ;)
Abdullah   Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:30 pm GMT
People who have picked up English from their parents and the environment around them. I often come across folks from Canada, the US, the UK, Australia and Newzeland on this forum.
Abdullah   Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:34 pm GMT
To Caesar
Where are you from?
César   Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:35 pm GMT
Abdullah,

I am from San José, Costa Rica. My country is located in Central America.
Larissa   Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:39 pm GMT
"when I have doubts concerning the topic " was it a remark?
César   Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:47 pm GMT
Yes, Larissa... just to let you know that part of my personality is to learn.

I hate when I'm doubtful about some things.
Abdullah   Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:17 pm GMT
To Caesar
I'm very impressed with your English eventhough it's not your native language.I wanna make friends with you. Is it possible?
César   Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:28 pm GMT
Hahaha! Abdullah, you sounded sarcastic!

If there is anything I can help you with, well... it's a pleasure, buddy!
fluffyangel   Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:17 pm GMT
Hi to Everyone!!!!!!
Really...Where are all native people????
People where are you from??=)))))
Travis   Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:39 pm GMT
>>Please check the correctness of these sentences.

1) I won't let you enjoy the computer if you don't do the homework.
2) I won't let you work on computer if you don't do the homework.
3) I won't let you use the computer if you don't do the homework.
4) I won't let you play with the computer if you don't do the homework.

Which of these sounds more conversational? You can also give more appropriate sentences.<<

I myself would agree with César and say that (3) sounds the most conservational for most general usage, but it sounds better as such if you replace "the homework" with "your homework".