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jays

Joined: 13 Oct 2005
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:08 am Post subject: I gave him it.

Is the following sentence correct? ----- the following -------- I gave him it.

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CP

Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject:

Although I don't mind this construction, some people would not like it. You can say, "I gave it to him" or "I gave him the widget" and anyone would understand it and approve. _________________ You live a new life for every new language you speak. -Czech proverb

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