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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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...as he turned sixteen...
Please, can you see anything wrong here?
1. As soon as he turned sixteen on the 08th of September his dad gave him an expensive car.
2. She gave a mass for her grandmother’s birthday.
3. The church was all made of precious stones.
4. He has turned on the TV to watch the latest news.
5. She must send for the doctor because her son has a high fever .
6. Sally was preparing a surprise party for some foreign friends who were due to (or is it better to say: expected to ?) arrive.
7. What about going on a sightseeing trip?
8. There are different habits and customs in Brazil that seem rude for (or to ?) some foreigners.
9. We are very anxious to arrive at home and talk about the trip. We also want to give souvenirs
for all the family.
10. It has been raining since last Friday.
Thanks in advance,
Tolouise
1. As soon as he turned sixteen on the 08th of September his dad gave him an expensive car.
2. She gave a mass for her grandmother’s birthday.
3. The church was all made of precious stones.
4. He has turned on the TV to watch the latest news.
5. She must send for the doctor because her son has a high fever .
6. Sally was preparing a surprise party for some foreign friends who were due to (or is it better to say: expected to ?) arrive.
7. What about going on a sightseeing trip?
8. There are different habits and customs in Brazil that seem rude for (or to ?) some foreigners.
9. We are very anxious to arrive at home and talk about the trip. We also want to give souvenirs
for all the family.
10. It has been raining since last Friday.
Thanks in advance,
Tolouise
Top answer
A few corrections: 1. 8th 2. She had a Mass said for 3.
- A few corrections: 1.
- 8th 2.
- She had a Mass said for 3.
- [do you really want "all"?
- 6.
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A few corrections:
1. 8th
2. She had a Mass said for
3. [do you really want "all"?
6. [either is fine]
7. I would say "how about going" here.
8. "to"
9. "get souvenirs for" or "give souvenirs to"
10. [Sounds like you live in my area
.]
1. 8th
2. She had a Mass said for
3. [do you really want "all"?
6. [either is fine]
7. I would say "how about going" here.
8. "to"
9. "get souvenirs for" or "give souvenirs to"
10. [Sounds like you live in my area
.]
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Here are a few additional comments in addition to what Philip has written:
3. I would not use "all" the way you've used it. You could use a word such as "entirely" this way, for example:
- The church was made entirely of precious stones.
However, that suggests that the church was made of nothing else -- i.e. it was made only of precious stones.
7.
3. I would not use "all" the way you've used it. You could use a word such as "entirely" this way, for example:
- The church was made entirely of precious stones.
However, that suggests that the church was made of nothing else -- i.e. it was made only of precious stones.
7.
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7. I think you could use "what about" in that sentence, but only if the question is used to suggest an alternative activity. In other words, I can imagine it being used after someone else has already suggested doing something different.
It seems to me that "How about doing X" is more likely to be used than "What about doing X" when you want to make an initial suggestion. That's just my p
It seems to me that "How about doing X" is more likely to be used than "What about doing X" when you want to make an initial suggestion. That's just my p
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Hi Philip
Thank you very much for your corrections. Sorry, but can you explain me where is exactly my mistake in : As soon as he turned sixteen on December 08th...?
And in "She had a Mass said for her grandmother's birthday", is the meaning of "to have a Mass said for someone" the same as "She prayed a Mass for someone" ?
Thank you very much for your corrections. Sorry, but can you explain me where is exactly my mistake in : As soon as he turned sixteen on December 08th...?
And in "She had a Mass said for her grandmother's birthday", is the meaning of "to have a Mass said for someone" the same as "She prayed a Mass for someone" ?
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Mass is a term used in Catholice (and some other liturgical churches) for the basic rite. It is usually capitalized. It is said (sung) by a priest, while others attend and participate.
I believe there was an intervening post about "how/what about"..
I believe there was an intervening post about "how/what about"..
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