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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Caleb's friendly behavior led Betty on.

Galeb's friendly behavior led Betty on. She thought he wanted to ask her on a date.

Which of the following convey the same idea as the above? Thanks.

Galeb's friendly behavior misled Betty ...

Galeb's friendly behavior misguided Betty ...

Galeb's friendly behavior gave a false impression on Betty ...
  

Top answer

misled

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Marius Hancumisled
Thanks, Marius, for the reply.

But what about "misguided Betty?" How should I distinguish it from "misled Betty?"
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Misguided doesn't take a direct object. "He misguided her" is not standard English.
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Grammar GeekMisguided doesn't take a direct object. "He misguided her" is not standard English.

Thanks, GG, for your help.

What about the following? Do they sound right and convey the same meaning?

Caleb's friendly gave Betty a misguided impression of him, ...

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I assume you mean his friendly behavior right? You just forgot that word?

Yes, that sounds okay. There, misguided is an adjective.
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