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#2 (permalink) Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:17 am when to use TO + something |
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Hi,
You could use 'about', 'of', concerning' also in place of 'to' in your sentence but 'to' is all right.
Alan _________________ English as a Second Language You can read my ESL story Present Simple |
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Alan Co-founder

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#3 (permalink) Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:18 am Again |
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thanks Alan. i hav 1 more question though.
I have won the competition. I won the competition.which one is correct?when should i add "have" before won?
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59rd New Member
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#4 (permalink) Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:35 am when to use TO + something |
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Hi,
Your question is about whether to use Past Simple (I won) or Present Perfect (I have won). To me 'I won' usually suggests this was at a particular time in the past whereas 'I have won' doesn't really suggest at what time in the past.
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Alan Co-founder

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#5 (permalink) Sun Mar 16, 2008 17:51 pm when to use TO + something |
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As far as I am concerned, British people often use present perfect in this case while American people prefer simple past. As for me, I prefer present perfect :)
By the way, are you sure the sentence "There are advantages and disadvantages to having a pet, which are discussed below" is right in standard English, Alan? It sounds a bit strange to me... _________________ :(... something we never have again, I know... I guess I really really know.. :(
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Nessie I'm a Communicator ;-)
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#6 (permalink) Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:29 am when to use TO + something |
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Hi Nessie,
Which part of the sentence sounds strange to you?
TOEIC listening, talks: Statue dedication |
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Torsten Learning Coach

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#7 (permalink) Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:40 am when to use TO + something |
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Hi,
On reflection I think 'in' would be better.
Alan _________________ English as a Second Language You can read my ESL story Passive Voice |
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Alan Co-founder

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