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ivogel

Joined: 16 Apr 2007
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject: to support / supporting

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1. She found it hard to support a household only by giving speeches.
2. She found it hard supporting a household only by giving speeches.

Which one is correct? If both are correct, what does each sentence mean?

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Joined: 27 Nov 2006
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject:

I think #1 is much better, but I prefer 'by only' over 'only by'. I would change #2 to 'She found supporting a household by only giving speeches (to be) hard.' They both have the same meaning.

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