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learner12



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:35 am    Post subject: angry Reply with quote

Hello, teachers!!

(1) Tom is angry at never being invited to the parties.
(2) Tom is angry with never being invited to the parties.
(3) Tom is angry over never being invited to the parties.
(4) Tom is angry to never being invited to the parties.
(5) Tom is angry against never being invited to the parties.
(6) Tom is angry for never being invited to the parties.
(7) Tom is angry about never being invited to the parties.
(Cool Tom is angry toward never being invited to the parties.

Which sentences can you say in English? I am confused.

Thank you in advance.
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pugachevV



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

(1) Tom is angry at never being invited to the parties.
OK

(3) Tom is angry over never being invited to the parties.
OK

(7) Tom is angry about never being invited to the parties.
OK

You are usually angry with someone. e.g. Tom was angry with John because he didn't invite him to the parties.
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learner12



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you again for your logical explanations.

Take care and have a nice day!!
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