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haiseop
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 Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject: for ~ing : why not to use for express ' a purpose' ? |
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(1) I used them for making a quick shoppimh list. ---------- (no)
(2) I used them to make a quick shoppimh list. ---------- (yes)
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why no.(1) is awkward?
why not (1) ?? |
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Kristea
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject: Why #1 is wrong |
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(1) I used them for making a quick shoppimh list. ---------- (no)
(2) I used them to make a quick shoppimh list. ---------- (yes)
Number one is wrong because your verb for the sentence is "used" and by then extending the sentence the infinitive form "to + verb" (to make) is needed.
Action verbs in past tense (used) don't take progressing verbs (making) in the same sentence in the vast majority of cases. (Or at least I can't think of any.)
hope that helps - Kristea
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