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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: cause |
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1.How can I make up to you for the loss I caused to you.
2.How can I make up to you for the loss I caused you. |
As far as I know, #2 is correct. But I've seen #1 in a book. Which one is right?
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CP
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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What book? I would never say "the loss I caused to you," but only "the loss I caused you."
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myprofe
Joined: 29 Jun 2004
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Location: Madrid, Spain - Native Boston, USA
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:10 pm Post subject: cause to |
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I think your book is wrong.
You can cause someone pain.
You can cause someone to do something.
But you can't cause to someone ....
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