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learner12
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 Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:25 am Post subject: to be or to be done |
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Hello, teachers!!
(1) I have a lot of homework to do.
(2) I have a lot of homework to be done.
(3) There is a lot of homework to do.
(4) There is a lot of homework to be done.
Which one is true? In my opinion, (1) and (4) are true.
Thank you so much in advance. |
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CP
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All of them are grammatically correct and would be understood. No. 2 is awkward and not likely to be said by anyone. The rest are fine.
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learner12
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Dear CP:
Thank you for your help.
I wish you a Happy New Year!! |
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