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Taka Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
British
Does "British invasion" mean "the British invading" or "the British invaded"? Or can it mean either depending on context?
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An invasion can happen in the past, the present or the future. Check the context and the tense used. Clive
- An invasion can happen in the past, the present or the future.
- Check the context and the tense used.
- Clive
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An invasion can happen in the past, the present or the future.
Check the context and the tense used.
Clive
Check the context and the tense used.
Clive
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That's not what I'm wondering, Clive.
I wonder if the British are those who act(ed) or who are/were acted upon.
I wonder if the British are those who act(ed) or who are/were acted upon.
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I think it could be interpreted either way, but usually means the British did the invading.
Perhaps you know that the term 'British invasion' is commonly used to describe the arrival of British pop music (eg The Beatles)l in the USA in the mid-sixties.
Perhaps you know that the term 'British invasion' is commonly used to describe the arrival of British pop music (eg The Beatles)l in the USA in the mid-sixties.
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Clivebut usually means the British did the invading.Yes, that's how I usually see it.
And yes, it's the title of a live album. But these guys are Americans and they played live in UK, so I asked the question.
It could be interpreted either way. I see.
Thanks, Clive!
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