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Lcchang Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Causative verb

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02font 02br 02br 01font 00I think the former one is correct, but the textbook says the latter one. 02font 02br 02br 00Both sound fine to me. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive 0-

— Clive

  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 00I think the former one is correct, but the textbook says the latter one.
  • 02font 02br 02br 00Both sound fine to me.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive 0-
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0Hi,02br
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CliveIn his Practical English Usage, Section 286, Michael Swan says both are possible, but that the former is more often in AmE.
How reliable is this claim that the former is preferred in AmE?

Is it not the context and meaning that determines whether to use "stock" or "stocking"?

Is there any truth to this claim of Swan?
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AnonymousIs there any truth to this claim of Swan?
Yes, of course, and I concur.
Anonymouss it not the context and meaning that determines whether to use "stock" or "stocking"?
The meanings are essentially the same in the sentences you have presented, though the continuous form, as usual, is more suggestive of duration.
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