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student teacher



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:51 am    Post subject: try pinpoint the problem Reply with quote
Hello, teachers.

My question is from a textbook for TOEIC:We're trying( ) the problem, but it takes time.

The answer showed in the textbook is "pinpoint".
I cannot understand why "pinpoint" is used, not "to pinpoint" or "pinpointing"?
I think "try" is a transitive verb, so it is used with "to do" or "doing".
Is there a case that a transitive verb used with a "verb root"?

Please help me, thank you.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:07 am    Post subject: Re: try pinpoint the problem Reply with quote
student teacher wrote:
Hello, teachers.

My question is from a textbook for TOEIC:We're trying( ) the problem, but it takes time.

The answer showed in the textbook is "pinpoint".
I cannot understand why "pinpoint" is used, not "to pinpoint" or "pinpointing"?
I think "try" is a transitive verb, so it is used with "to do" or "doing".
Is there a case that a transitive verb used with a "verb root"?

Please help me, thank you.


I would use "to pinpoint" there.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:47 am    Post subject: Re: try pinpoint the problem Reply with quote
Thank you David.

It is more natural "to pinpoint" than "pinpoint", isn't it?
Your answer has been great help for me.

By the way, the last word which you wrote "peace", how nuance does this word has?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, it is.

I deplore the violence that is prevalent today. I'm suggesting an alternative--Peace!
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