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ryan79k
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 Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:00 am Post subject: Which one would you use?? |
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hello, teachers!!  this is Ryan from Korea.
Which sentence would you use more in your daily life??
could you tell me the difference between those two sentences if there's any?? thank you in advance!!!
1) Tulips grow in the Netherlands.
2) Tulips are grown in the Netherlands. |
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:51 am Post subject: Re: Which one would you use?? |
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| ryan79k wrote: |
hello, teachers!! this is Ryan from Korea.
Which sentence would you use more in your daily life??
could you tell me the difference between those two sentences if there's any?? thank you in advance!!!
1) Tulips grow in the Netherlands.
2) Tulips are grown in the Netherlands. |
For me, both sentences are correct. I think the difference is that "Tulips grow in the Netherlands" doesn't make it clear if they grow wild or if someone has to plant them. "Tulips are grown in the Netherlands" means someone plants them. |
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