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Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:33 am Mistake |
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Hi Ludmila,
Please tell me about the mistake.
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 15:49 pm Bad mistake |
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. I don't see any mistake, Ludmila-- the to is optional. . _________________ Canadian-American native speaker who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber |
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:33 am Meaning of "Face to face" |
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Hi Alan,
I chose the answer for 'facing them'. Why 'facing them' is not anwer? Please explain to me. Thanks
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JJ New Member
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:25 am Meaning of "Face to face" |
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Hi JJ
Face to face means 'in person' or 'in each other's presence' and is therefore logical because the rest of the sentence refers to communication that is the opposite (i.e. NOT in person or in each other's presence).
If you say 'facing them', the opposite would be 'with my back to them' -- which isn't a logical or normal alternative for a discussion. 'Facing them' is definitely is not an opposite for talk to them on the phone.
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Hi Ludmila
I agree 100% with the gents. There is nothing wrong with using 'to' after 'rather than' in the sentence. As MM said, it's optional.
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