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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Adverb: Up
Hi teachers,
Is "up" necessary in these sentences, or it can be left out? Thanks.
Examples:
1. She called me up at the office.
2. I can't open up the window / disk.
3. This item will sure be snatched up very quickly at the supermarket.
Regards,
Tinanam
Is "up" necessary in these sentences, or it can be left out? Thanks.
Examples:
1. She called me up at the office.
2. I can't open up the window / disk.
3. This item will sure be snatched up very quickly at the supermarket.
Regards,
Tinanam
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Hi, Is "up" necessary in these sentences, or it can be left out? Thanks. Examples: 1.
- Hi, Is "up" necessary in these sentences, or it can be left out?
- Thanks.
- Examples: 1.
- She called me up at the office.
- 2.
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Hi,
Is "up" necessary in these sentences, or it can be left out? Thanks.
Examples:
1. She called me up at the office.
2. I can't open up the window / disk.
3. This item will sure be snatched up very quickly at the supermarket.
In #1 and #2, 'up' is optional. It just adds emphasis.
In the context of #3, '*****
Is "up" necessary in these sentences, or it can be left out? Thanks.
Examples:
1. She called me up at the office.
2. I can't open up the window / disk.
3. This item will sure be snatched up very quickly at the supermarket.
In #1 and #2, 'up' is optional. It just adds emphasis.
In the context of #3, '*****
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Hi Clive,
Thank you for your reply.
For #2. Is it correct to say "I can't open up the window completely"? Because the dictionary says "up" also has similar meaning of "completely".
Thank you.
Tinanam
Thank you for your reply.
For #2. Is it correct to say "I can't open up the window completely"? Because the dictionary says "up" also has similar meaning of "completely".
Thank you.
Tinanam
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Hi,
Thank you for your reply. You're welcome.
For #2. Is it correct to say "I can't open up the window completely"? Yes
Because the dictionary says "up" also has similar meaning of "completely". I don't think I agree with that as a generl statement.
Clive
Thank you for your reply. You're welcome.
For #2. Is it correct to say "I can't open up the window completely"? Yes
Because the dictionary says "up" also has similar meaning of "completely". I don't think I agree with that as a generl statement.
Clive
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