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BunnyBunny Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Assume vs Imagine

Hi Again,

Could anyone tell me the difference between assume and imagine?

Why we can't use assume in the following sentence?

The best way to prepare for the driving test is to imagine yourself as a driver.
  

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BunnyBunny Why we can't use assume in the following sentence? You can't "assume" a person, even if it's yourself. You assume an idea, a proposition.

  • BunnyBunny Why we can't use assume in the following sentence?
  • You can't "assume" a person, even if it's yourself.
  • You assume an idea, a proposition.
  • I assume that it's going to rain.
  • / She assumed that I would be ready at 1 pm.
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BunnyBunnyWhy we can't use assume in the following sentence?
You can't "assume" a person, even if it's yourself. You assume an idea, a proposition.

I assume that it's going to rain. / She assumed that I would be ready at 1 pm. / Jane assumes Richard will be at the play.

CJ
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Thanks a lot CalifJim for your time and help!
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BunnyBunnyWhy we can't use assume in the following sentence?
Why can't we use assume in the following sentence?

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