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Eipjoo Posted 13 years ago
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adjective "different" after transitive verb
“We can’t worship poor old Jimmy,” says Richard Adderley. “He’s a total reject.”
“That’s all you know,” says Toby Clore. “Me and Jacko know different, don’t we, Jacko?”
“He’s the angel who fell to earth,” says Jack. “He’s the lord of hell.”
Why is the adjective “different” put after transitive verb “know”?
“That’s all you know,” says Toby Clore. “Me and Jacko know different, don’t we, Jacko?”
“He’s the angel who fell to earth,” says Jack. “He’s the lord of hell.”
Why is the adjective “different” put after transitive verb “know”?
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The sentence is very informal ungrammatical English. It should read: I and Jacko know different ly. In other words, an adverb should be used.
- The sentence is very informal ungrammatical English.
- It should read: I and Jacko know different ly.
- In other words, an adverb should be used.
- Any on-line dictionary will give you the meaning if you don't know it.
- CB
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The sentence is very informal ungrammatical English. It should read: I and Jacko know differently. In other words, an adverb should be used. Any on-line dictionary will give you the meaning if you don't know it.
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eipjooMe and Jacko know different ... Why is the adjective “different” put after transitive verb “know”?The whole sentence is part of dialog. In dialog authors try to show us something about the characters who are speaking by using the same kind of language that those characters would use if they were real, including all the grammatical errors and slang idio
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