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Teo
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 Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 2:53 am Post subject: pat |
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1. He patted me on the shoulder.
2. He patted me on my shoulder.
3. He patted my shoulder.
Which of the above sentences is acceptable?
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pinenut
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| Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 4:03 am Post subject: Re: pat |
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| Teo wrote: |
1. He patted me on the shoulder.
2. He patted me on my shoulder.
3. He patted my shoulder.
Which of the above sentences is acceptable? |
1. He patted me on the shoulder.
When you mention the part of someone's body as in 'hit him on the head', you use 'the' + the body part. |
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