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Vincent Teo Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Attractive phrases

Can I say:

(a) They gave a fine touch to the celebrations. All pupils sat orderly and quietly, waiting for the teachers. When the teachers came, the celebration started.

(b) They waited patiently for the great moment to come.

(C) Two days before the big day, pupils decorated their classroom beautifully. They worked hand in hand to make it a success.
  

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OK: (a) The gesture gave a fine touch to the celebrations. All the pupils sat orderly and quietly, waiting for the teachers. When the teachers came, the celebration started.

— Mister Micawber

  • OK: (a) The gesture gave a fine touch to the celebrations.
  • All the pupils sat orderly and quietly, waiting for the teachers.
  • When the teachers came, the celebration started.
  • (b) They waited patiently for the great moment to come.
  • (C) Two days before the big day, the pupils decorated their classroom beautifully.
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OK:

(a) The gesture gave a fine touch to the celebrations. All the pupils sat orderly and quietly, waiting for the teachers. When the teachers came, the celebration started.

(b) They waited patiently for the great moment to come.

(C) Two days before the big day, the pupils decorated their classroom beautifully. They worked hand-in-hand to make it a success.
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Thanks , but what do you mean:

(a) The gesture gave a fine touch to the celebrations.

What does it mean "gave a fine touch"?
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You wrote it, I didn't! What did you intend it to mean?
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I saw my friend write on a piece of paper, so I wanna to know the meaning.

(a) The gesture gave a fine touch to the celebrations.

Thanks
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First, what is the meaning of this?-- I wanna to know
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I want to know the meaning of bold words, thanks
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The gesture gave a fine touch = the action added a nice feeling/atmosphere
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