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Guest Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

CONJUCTION : AND

Hello everybody!

I found that this EnglishForum is very useful to those who are learning english and want to enhance their English knowledge.

Anyway, I have a question regarding to use conjuction 'and'.
Based from English Grammar, which one is correct?


1)- John was asked TO GET and TO KEEP the hardcopy of the report?


OR


2)- John was asked TO GET and KEEP the hardcopy of the report?


Hopefully anybody out there can help me to solve this problem

Thank you..
  

Top answer

For me, both are grammatical, however, the first has a different rhythm and emphasis to the second. Perhaps the actor of the first sentence must be extra careful to perform the details whereas the actor in the second is merely participating in a mundane procedure.

— Aileen

  • For me, both are grammatical, however, the first has a different rhythm and emphasis to the second.
  • Perhaps the actor of the first sentence must be extra careful to perform the details whereas the actor in the second is merely participating in a mundane procedure.
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For me, both are grammatical, however, the first has a different rhythm and emphasis to the second. Perhaps the actor of the first sentence must be extra careful to perform the details whereas the actor in the second is merely participating in a mundane procedure.
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Hello all!

Ok..i have got the answer for above question..

The answer is :

John was asked TO GET AND KEEP the hardcopy of the report.

There is no 'to' for the second clause. The answer can be found in Fundamental of English Grammar book written by Betty Azar..
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number 2 is right! i am sure of it!
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The proper way to say this is:
John was told to get and keep a copy of the report.

Also, when I speak, I find myself doubling "that". Which shows up in spellcheck and grammer.
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