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Iwana
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 Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:19 am Post subject: bring and lead |
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Dear teachers,
Is there any difference between the two sentences below :
(1) What has brought you here so early?
(2) What has led you here so early?
I need your help.
Thank you very much.
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cgage2
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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They mean about the same although there could be a slight difference.
Lead implies that you follow. Bring implies that something actually brought you. |
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cgage2
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Clarification: I didn't mean that something physically brought you. Rather, that an idea or need brought you.
Likewise, an idea or nead can lead you somewhere. |
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Iwana
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: Thank you very much, cgage2 |
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Thank you very much, cgage2.
You are a great help.
Best wishes
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