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I’ve been told there’s a shortcut through the alley behind the restaurant, do you know if that’s faster?

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Sentence

Narrator

I’ve been told there’s a shortcut through the alley behind the restaurant, do you know if that’s faster?

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Asking for Directions

Is there a faster route through the alley behind the restaurant?

Sharing Information

I heard there's a shortcut through the alleyway behind the restaurant; it might be quicker.

Expressing Uncertainty

I'm not sure if the alley behind the restaurant is actually a faster route.

Confirming Information

Someone told me about a shortcut through the alley; is that true, and is it faster?

Rephrased versions

Formal

I understand there is an alternative route via the alley behind the establishment. Could you confirm if this is the more expeditious path?

Casual

Heard there's a quicker way through the alley behind the restaurant. Think it's faster?

Simpler English

Someone said there's a short cut behind the restaurant. Is it faster?

Phrases to learn

shortcut

A shorter or quicker route.

behind the restaurant

Located at the rear of the restaurant.