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learner12



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:54 pm    Post subject: sit Reply with quote

Hello, teachers!!

(1) Jane was looking for something to sit on after she had taken a long walk.

(2) Jane was looking for something to sit down after she had taken a long walk.

Which is better English, (1) or (2)? I think that both are acceptable, but I am not sure.

Thank you in advance.
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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:24 pm    Post subject: Re: sit Reply with quote

learner12 wrote:
Hello, teachers!!

(1) Jane was looking for something to sit on after she had taken a long walk.

(2) Jane was looking for something to sit down after she had taken a long walk.

Which is better English, (1) or (2)? I think that both are acceptable, but I am not sure.

Thank you in advance.


(1) is good.

(2) would have to be:
Jane was looking for something to sit down on after she had taken a long walk.
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learner12



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Lorikeet:

Thank you so much for your quick replies.

TFIF!!
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