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b7lake
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 Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:57 am Post subject: tell / tell about |
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(1)She told the story of Lincoln's childhood.
(2)She told about the story of Lincoln's childhood.
Which one is correct?
Are both of them acceptable?
Thank you for your help! |
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Christine123
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Location: Indiana
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| The first one sounds more natural. The second one sounds redundant. If you are telling someone a story, you are inherently telling them ABOUT the story. |
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