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worksmart
Joined: 11 May 2006
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 Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:06 am Post subject: Brew or brewed? |
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Hi,
I like tea brew with cold water?
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I like tea brewed with cold water?
If the second sentence is correct, please explain why if it is possible. |
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2006
Joined: 27 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:16 am Post subject: |
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The second sentence is correct. "brewed with cold water" is an adjective phrase describing "tea". "brewed" can serve as an adjective but 'brew' cannot.
I like tea (that is) brewed with cold water. |
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kerstin
Joined: 30 May 2006
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Location: Taiwan
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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my hobby is" tea brewing "or" brewing tea"?
also,"I like to brew the tea ."or "I like to brew teas."? |
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CP
Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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Location: California
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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I thought to brew tea meant to steep tea in hot, usually boiling water. Other than that, I agree with 2006.
As for Kerstin's questions, I think you want to say, "My hobby is brewing tea" or "Brewing tea is one of my hobbies." "I like to brew tea" is also correct.
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