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#2 (permalink) Wed Mar 11, 2009 18:05 pm defining vs describing |
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The sentence structure is incorrect, and the word defining would be more fitting. IMO. _________________ Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting. |
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Kitosdad Language Coach

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#3 (permalink) Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:41 am defining vs describing |
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Hi all teachers,
What do you think about the remark of Kitosdad? I can't catch the difference between their statement and the correct answer, to my regret. What is the influence of the incorrect structure of a sentence on the correct word?
Please, tell me and other students.
I would be grateful, Vladimir. _________________ My little horse must think it queer... |
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Vladimir13 I'm here quite often ;-)

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#4 (permalink) Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:20 am defining vs describing |
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The test is intended to show the different words/expressions we use for sleep. That is why 'describe' is the right word. 'Define' is not relevant in this context because that is too precise in meaning. We are not defining sleep, we are describing it. There is nothing wrong with the sentence structure.
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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