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- Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:29 am
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: twice, for, in two years
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twice, for, in two years
Why some of sentences (*) are incorrect with regard to ascept or tense? (i) a. *Twice, Peter didn't ride his bike to the seaside. b. For two years, Peter didn't ride his bike to the seaside. c. *In two years, Peter didn't ride his bike to the seaside. (ii) a. *Twice, Peter didn't stand on the beach....
- Tue Apr 27, 2004 9:49 pm
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: as
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1442
- Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:18 am
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: as
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1442
as
I found the following in my grammar book. When considered as being, "as" 1)'As' can be omitted in the sentences with the following verbs. acknowledge, adopt, appoint, consider, crown, deem, designate, elect, esteem, imagine, mark, nominate, ordain, proclaim, rate, reckon, report, want. Exa) The pres...
- Sat Apr 24, 2004 11:51 am
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: What's the difference?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2034
What's the difference?
What's the difference between "be afraid of" and "be afraid to-v" and why is it incorrect to use to infinitive in the following sentences? a'. *I'm afraid to crash. b'.*I don't like to speak French because I am afraid to make mistakes. c'. I* am afraid to dive into the swimming-pool. d'. *I am afrai...