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Guttyon Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

difference between infinitive and that-clause

1.Police advised people to stay at home.
2.Police advised people that they should stay at home.
What is the difference between 1 and 2 ?

3. I expect you to come.
4. I expect that you will come.
What is the difference between 3 and 4?
  

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Guttyon What is the difference between 1 and 2 ? There is no difference in intent. Guttyon What is the difference between 3 and 4?

— Mister Micawber

  • Guttyon What is the difference between 1 and 2 ?
  • There is no difference in intent.
  • Guttyon What is the difference between 3 and 4?
  • #3 can be a command also'; otherwise, there is none.
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GuttyonWhat is the difference between 1 and 2 ?
There is no difference in intent.
GuttyonWhat is the difference between 3 and 4?
#3 can be a command also'; otherwise, there is none.
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