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Junkomama
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 Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:57 am Post subject: follow |
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Hello, teachers!
You must follow your teacher's direction/instructions.
You must follow your teacher.
Can the second sentence have the same meaning as the first one?
Thank you in advance!
With best regards,
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Kristea
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Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
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Junkomama -
You wrote...
You must follow your teacher's direction/instructions.
You must follow your teacher.
Can the second sentence have the same meaning as the first one?
Technically, yes, they can can the same meaning. However, it would involve a very controled context. If I say "Follow me," I expect them to walk down the hall behind me. If I say "Follow my directions," I expect my students to do what I say.
Hope this helps - Kristi
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Junkomama
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| Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hello, Kristea-san.
Thank you so much for your answer!
With best regards,
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