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Sand-dumes Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

detract

when is it right to use detract and distract.. i mean the diffrent situations..

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Hi, To save us time, I hope you don't mind if I first ask if you have looked in the dictionary? It might be better if you try to write a few sentences for us to comment on. Best wishes, Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, To save us time, I hope you don't mind if I first ask if you have looked in the dictionary?
  • It might be better if you try to write a few sentences for us to comment on.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

To save us time, I hope you don't mind if I first ask if you have looked in the dictionary?

It might be better if you try to write a few sentences for us to comment on.

Best wishes, Clive
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thanks clive..

i did look up the dictionary.. just require help .as to when and where is it proper to use detract and when should one usr distract..

would appreciate your input!!
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Hi,

Let me offer a couple of examples.

The noise distracted me from my homework. This focuses on moving attention from something.

His lie detracted from his reputation as an honest man. This focuses on diminishing something.

Do you find these confusing?

Clive
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thanks clive.. got it
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