0
Tinanam0102 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Basin

Hi teachers,

I have a question about basins. If you're giving a little baby a bath, would you ask the little baby, "please hold onto the edge / the rim / the sides".

Thank you.

Tinanam
  

Top answer

You wouldn't ask the baby to do anything. Babies of basin size do not understand such commands; they are still bemused by facial expressions.

— Mister Micawber

  • You wouldn't ask the baby to do anything.
  • Babies of basin size do not understand such commands; they are still bemused by facial expressions.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

6 Answers
0
You wouldn't ask the baby to do anything. Babies of basin size do not understand such commands; they are still bemused by facial expressions.
0
0
Hi Mister Micawber,

Thanks for your remark. Actually my niece is 9 months old. I just wanted to describe her getting a steady grasp while in the basin.

I'd like to know if the followings are correct to describe where you hold on to.

1. She / Her hands would hold onto the sides of the basin.

2. She / Her hands would hold onto the edges
0
0
All three terms are common.
0
0
Hi Mister Micawber,

Would you say this baby girl below is holding onto the sides of the basin? And should plural form be used?

Thank you.

0
0
Side or sides-- since it is round, either is OK.
0
0
Hi Mister Micawber,

Thank you for your help.

Regards,

Tinanam
0

Related Questions