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Difference between encouraging and demanding



 
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Difference between encouraging and demanding #1 (permalink) Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:50 am   Difference between encouraging and demanding
 

Test No. incompl/inter-76 "Christmas Postman (3)", question 3

It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly ......... me to finish and get on the road.

(a) demanding
(b) taking
(c) giving
(d) encouraging

Test No. incompl/inter-76 "Christmas Postman (3)", answer 3

It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly encouraging me to finish and get on the road.

Correct answer: (d) encouraging

Your answer was: incorrect
It was at this stage that Ted came in quickly demanding me to finish and get on the road.
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Demand #2 (permalink) Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:13 am   Demand
 

This construction is not possible. You have to say: He demanded that I .....
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