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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Are they both correct?

People tell each other to be modest, but they find it difficult to (. ).

1) be so
2) do so
  

Top answer

Either works in this case. Just a note, here. I think the intended thought would be more complete by adding themselves .

— Philip

  • Either works in this case.
  • Just a note, here.
  • I think the intended thought would be more complete by adding themselves .
  • but they find it difficult to be/do so themselves.
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Either works in this case. Just a note, here. I think the intended thought would be more complete by adding themselves. ..but they find it difficult to be/do so themselves.
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Oh, I see!!! That makes the sentence more lively!! Emotion: smile Thanks a million:)
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teacherJapan That makes the sentence more lively!
No. More clear—if that is what you meant.
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Oh! Thank you for pointing that out:)
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