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Tony 1963
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 Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:58 am Post subject: give or giving? |
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Hi,
Grammetically, which one of the following sentences is correct?
1. Einstein took a seat in the audience, listened to Hans give his lecture perfectly, and joined in the applause at the end.
2. Einstein took a seat in the audience, listened to Hans giving his lecture perfectly, and joined in the applause at the end.
Thanks.
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lotus
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Tony 1963,
Number 1.
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Mister Micawber
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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I think either will work, but I agree with Lotus that #1 is the expected between your examples.
Oh! Listen to the birds sing!
Oh! Listen to the birds singing!
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Tony 1963
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| Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:25 am Post subject: Thank both of you! |
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| Thank both of you! |
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