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klafterreith

Joined: 25 Nov 2005
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:44 am Post subject: how

I heard Tom say that. I heard how Tom said that. Is the `how�correct English?. Please comment. Thank you.

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askeladd

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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:16 am Post subject:

Yes, the "how" is proper English. In the second sentence, the word "how" indicates that the speaker is emphasizing the fact that Tom spoke in a particular manner. _________________ Helping ESL students since 2001! www.summit-esl.com

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