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1W5
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 Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:10 am Post subject: Use of the verb 'do' |
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What are the grammatical differences in the two sentences below:
(1) Pollution knows no borders.
(2) I don't know this book.
For the first sentence: Can I also say 'Pollution doesn't know borders.'?
And in the second sentence: Can I also say 'I know no this book.'? For me this sounds totally wrong.
When I use "do" and when it isn't necessary? |
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teacherBob
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| Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 1:14 am Post subject: |
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There are certain verbs which can use this 'no' form but you need to learn them carefully. If in doubt use don't/doesn't. Some that you see may just be bad grammar!
You can rewrite the 1st sentence as pollution doesn't know any borders. - ie it doesn't recognise borders and it doesn't matter where they are or of what type. |
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1W5
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:18 am Post subject: |
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@teacherBob: Thanks for your reply!
Well, what do you mean with 'Some that you may see just be bad grammar!'. I understand the meaning though what it refers to? |
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teacherBob
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| Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:58 am Post subject: |
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I was especially thinking of the Rolling Stones song - I can't get no satisfaction! It should be I can't get any satisfaction but it doesn't sing so well  |
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1W5
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| Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Yep. I'm really surprised about this new aspect! As a matter of fact, I conclude that grammar sometimes is fun. :o) |
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