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PreciousJones Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Bring back
Should I say:
I'll bring back some gifts for y'all OR I'll take back some gifts for y'all.
I mean I know it's supposed to be bring 'cause it's the only one that sounds natural but I'm actually taking the gifts to another city...so experts please throw in your 2 cents.
I'll bring back some gifts for y'all OR I'll take back some gifts for y'all.
I mean I know it's supposed to be bring 'cause it's the only one that sounds natural but I'm actually taking the gifts to another city...so experts please throw in your 2 cents.
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I have already cautioned you about "y'all". If you are not learning, then there is no point in continuing to help you. I'll bring back some gifts for all of you.
- I have already cautioned you about "y'all".
- If you are not learning, then there is no point in continuing to help you.
- I'll bring back some gifts for all of you.
- You are speaking to them.
- It is polite and natural to view the movement from their viewpoint, hence 'bring'.
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I have already cautioned you about "y'all". If you are not learning, then there is no point in continuing to help you.
I'll bring back some gifts for all of you.
You are speaking to them. It is polite and natural to view the movement from their viewpoint, hence 'bring'.
I'll bring back some gifts for all of you.
You are speaking to them. It is polite and natural to view the movement from their viewpoint, hence 'bring'.
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