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gsjackie
Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Location: Taiwan
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 Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject: to me or for me? |
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Do the two sentences mean the same? Are they correct?
1. It's important to you.
2. It's important to you to study.
3. It's important for you.
4. It's important for you to study.
Thank you for your reply.
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CP
Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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Location: California
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| Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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1. It's important to you. Means you think it is important.
2. It's important to you to study. Means you think it's important for you to study. And you are right.
3. It's important for you. Means it is something that is important or meaningful for you.
4. It's important for you to study. Means you should study. And you should.
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