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 Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:59 am Presentation: Present/Past Simple? |
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Canadian45... I think your criticism was unneccessarily harsh and not useful.... Yankees's example said one thing, your's said another but the former imported a shade of meaning which your's does not. A minor distinction perhaps, but a difference nevertheless.
As a general observation, I think that those who insist on particular constructions often miss the point. |
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| Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:04 am Presentation: Present/Past Simple? |
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Hi Pond,
Tell me you didn't mean this: 'your's ' Jane Austen did it but then we can forgive her.
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| Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:10 am Presentation: Present/Past Simple? |
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| Pond969 wrote: | Canadian45... I think your criticism was unneccessarily harsh and not useful.... Yankees's example said one thing, your's said another but the former imported a shade of meaning which your's does not. A minor distinction perhaps, but a difference nevertheless.
As a general observation, I think that those who insist on particular constructions often miss the point. |
Hi Pond, I greatly appreciate all your contributions and I don't want to create the impression of a nitpicker. I'm sure you have an excellent command of the English language and great negotiation skills. That's why you certainly wanted to write "Yankee's example" and "yours"?
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| Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:11 am Presentation: Present/Past Simple? |
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Hi,
I thought you meant it when you said:
'It is quite clear there is no room for me here.
Good bye and good luck.
Canadian45'
Now I'll have to put the drinks away!
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| Please tell me how I express this in English | Synonym for 'keep it up'? |
