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dido4
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 Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:16 am Post subject: forever |
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Q1:Is the sentence right?Is forever right?
Q2:What is the meaning of the sentence? I mean is it better to write like this:A considerate person is always welcome.
1.A considerate person is welcome/popular forever.
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Mister Micawber
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I think that always is the correct word choice, and that forever could only be used in a very stylized piece (like a poem or a toast).
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dido4
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What about:
A considerate person is forever popular/welcome.
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Mister Micawber
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| always is the correct word choice, and forever could only be used in a very stylized piece |
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LucentShade
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| dido4 wrote: |
What about:
A considerate person is forever popular/welcome.
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In my view, this sentence is possible (with popular or welcome), but as Mr. Micawber says, this sentence sounds a bit too formal. |
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