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crliu
Joined: 18 May 2003
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 Posted: Mon May 19, 2003 1:07 pm Post subject: Tell wrong from right or right from wrong? |
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I think parents should teach their children how to tell wrong from right.
Is this sentence correct? Thanks in advance. |
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bud
Joined: 09 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2003 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, it's correct but I never heard anyone say it that way. Usually it is said "... right from wrong." |
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marksesl
Joined: 22 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2003 7:46 pm Post subject: wrong from right |
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It would seem that reversing "right from wrong" to "wrong from right" kind of reverses the meaning. We want to emphasize what is "right" not what is "wrong." Consiquently, "right" is always said first.
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