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Rotter Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Curse
1.He/she is cursing.
You may have done something bad inadvertantly.
In this case we could use the verb curse which is both transitive and intransitive.
Is the first sentence fine?
You may have done something bad inadvertantly.
In this case we could use the verb curse which is both transitive and intransitive.
Is the first sentence fine?
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Hi, The first sentence is fine. Clive
- Hi, The first sentence is fine.
- Clive
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Thanks Clive
If you have done someething bad inadvertantly.
1.He/she is cursing.
2. He/she is cursing you.
My understanding of your answer is that both of the above are fine.
What is the difference in the meaning between the 2 sentences?
If you have done someething bad inadvertantly.
1.He/she is cursing.
2. He/she is cursing you.
My understanding of your answer is that both of the above are fine.
What is the difference in the meaning between the 2 sentences?
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Hi,
If you have done something bad inadvertently.
1.He/she is cursing. He is saying bad words. Maybe they are about you. Maybe they are about the situation. We are not told explicitly.
2. He/she is cursing you.
If you have done something bad inadvertently.
1.He/she is cursing. He is saying bad words. Maybe they are about you. Maybe they are about the situation. We are not told explicitly.
2. He/she is cursing you.
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