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b7lake

Joined: 30 Apr 2006
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject: sentence structure

(1)Please spare him the trouble. (2)Please spare him from the trouble. Which sentence is correct? Thank you for your help.

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Eric Thompson

Joined: 25 Nov 2006
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Location: Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject:

Dear b7lake: I would say that #1 sentence is better, more commonly used. That is, 'Please spare him the trouble.' You would use the 'from' with other verbs like 'protect', 'save'. Ok? -- Eric

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