| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Junkomama
Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 592
|
 Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 6:04 pm Post subject: the way they think of you |
 |
|
Hello, teachers!
Don't pay too much attention to what others think of you.
Is it OK to paraphrase "what others think of you" to "the way others think of you"?
With best regards,
Junkomama |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Kristea
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 167
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:11 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Hey -
Both versions work, but I am partial to the "what" option.
- Kristi
_________________
"That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much." R.L. Stevenson |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Junkomama
Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 592
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
Thank you very much for your prompt reply, Kristi-san!
Junkomama |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ab
Joined: 16 Oct 2005
Posts: 81
Location: Sydney, Australia
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
reading the question and answer, I realised that English is not the native language of many readers, i realised how confusing the answer must be for learners when it said:
but I am partial to the "what" option.
because i NEVER, EVER say "I am partial to". I dont know any one who says "I am partial to". Its a phrase from old black and white movies when people spoke differently.
The answer with what is a better choice. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hayde
Joined: 23 Oct 2005
Posts: 177
Location: Icheon, Korea
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Actually, I have on occasion used "I'm (more) partial to..." If you check the web, you can find many instances of it being used.
_________________
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Albert Einstein |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
