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Sundarnaz Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Burn / burnt

What would you do if you burn / burnt yourself on a hot stove?

I think it should be 'burnt'. Am I right, please?

Thanks.

  

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sundarnaz I think it should be 'burnt'. Correct. The alternative form 'burned' is also acceptable.

  • sundarnaz I think it should be 'burnt'.
  • Correct.
  • The alternative form 'burned' is also acceptable.
  • The pattern is ...
  • WOULD ....
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sundarnazI think it should be 'burnt'.

Correct. The alternative form 'burned' is also acceptable.

The pattern is ... WOULD .... if ... [past tense] ....

CJ

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