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MUSCOVITE Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
both versions are OK?
Hi,
It is recommended not to use a hair dryer if you have an oily scalp (1)
Could you please compare (1) to its modification (2)?
It is not recommended to use a hair dryer if you have an oily scalp (2)
Let me explain why I am asking this question.
In my mother tongue (1), if translated verbatim, would be considered "unusual"/"imperfect" by most people.
Only (2) looks fine in terms of "our" grammar.
I wonder if (1) and (2) are equally good to an English speaker's eye?
Thanks a lot!
mus-te
It is recommended not to use a hair dryer if you have an oily scalp (1)
Could you please compare (1) to its modification (2)?
It is not recommended to use a hair dryer if you have an oily scalp (2)
Let me explain why I am asking this question.
In my mother tongue (1), if translated verbatim, would be considered "unusual"/"imperfect" by most people.
Only (2) looks fine in terms of "our" grammar.
I wonder if (1) and (2) are equally good to an English speaker's eye?
Thanks a lot!
mus-te
Top answer
They are both fine and mean the same thing. When I am trying to be clear, I use the first form because it actually says what I mean. When I am flying along writing naturally, I'll likely use the second form.
- They are both fine and mean the same thing.
- When I am trying to be clear, I use the first form because it actually says what I mean.
- When I am flying along writing naturally, I'll likely use the second form.
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They are both fine and mean the same thing. When I am trying to be clear, I use the first form because it actually says what I mean. When I am flying along writing naturally, I'll likely use the second form.
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