correction
rephrase this sentence correctly for me please.
I instantly got angry and forced myself to compose myself while some of the other kids were cheering them on.
See example:
I instantly got angry and forced myself to compose myself while some of the other kids were cheering them on.
asked Feb 24 at 20:19
Marie Richardson
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Marie Richardson
New member
1 answer 
I recommend using but instead of and in this sentence. You got angry, but did something other than show that anger. “Forced myself to compose myself” is very awkward. Here are a couple alternatives I can think of:
but kept my composure while some … but restrained myself while some …
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edited Feb 25 at 12:10
Patty T
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