Which sentence is more natural?
Which sentence do you think is more natural in daily conversations?
Thank you in advance!

1.
A) I'm not usually using hair conditioner when I take a shower.
B) I don't usually use hair conditioner when I take a shower.

2.
- Could you grab a sheet of paper in that box?
A) OK... Oh, I can't see any papers here.
B) OK... Oh, I don't see any papers here.

Question

Which sentence is more natural?
Which sentence do you think is more natural in daily conversations? 
Thank you in advance!

1.
A) I'm not usually using hair conditioner when I take a shower.
B) I don't usually use hair conditioner when I take a shower.

2.
- Could you grab a sheet of paper in that box?
A) OK... Oh, I can't see any papers here.
B) OK... Oh, I don't see any papers here.

Answer

"usually" is normally paired with "don't"  (idiom) so 1. B

"don't" would be more appropriate than "can't" because you would BE ABLE to see the papers if they were there. Both are acceptable though (: Hope that helps!

Answer

For me i would say. 1.B and 2.A But its just my opinion. :)

Answer

I would say "Oh, I don't see any paper in there"

Answer

For me i would say. 1.B and 2.A But its just my opinion. :)

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