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TasmanTiger Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

About "someting wrong"

Hello,

Which expressions are possible ?

1. There is something wrong.

2. It is something wrong.

3. It has something wrong.

4. There seems to be something wrong.

5. It seems to be something wrong.

6. It seems to have something wrong.

7. Something seems to be wrong.

Thanks,

TT
  

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TasmanTiger Hello, Which expressions are possible ? 1. There is something wrong.

— BarbaraPA

  • TasmanTiger Hello, Which expressions are possible ?
  • 1.
  • There is something wrong.
  • Okay.
  • Talking about a situation.
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TasmanTigerHello, Which expressions are possible ?
1. There is something wrong. Okay. Talking about a situation.

2. It is something wrong. No

3. It has something wrong. Okay, if you're talking about an item. "It has something wrong with it" is more likely.

4. There seems to be some
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Thank you so much, GG

Can I ask one more question ?

It was something precious to me when I was young.

Is this expression correct ?

TT
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Yes, in the right context, that would be fine.
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' It is something wrong.' (x) vs. 'It was something precious.' (o)

I cannot find consistency in those expressions.

What is the difference between the two sentences?

I'm so confused,

TT
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TasmanTigerI cannot find consistency in those expressions.
What is the difference between the two sentences?
It's not significant that the tense is different. It's the adjective "wrong" that makes the difference.

'something precious' indicates a definite thing (object) that is precious.

'something red' indicates a definite thing (object
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Oh, at last I understand what you mean, CJ.

English seems to take a lot of time to master!

I apprecate your reply,

TT
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