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NL888 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Does "take for" mean "account for" here?
Context:
But the sad part is that when these grammar/language issues are raised, those same English native speaking children are then fed all manner of nonsense about the English language.
Luckily, the nonsense doesn't take for the brighter ones. In fact, the nonsense doesn't take even for the gullible ones when they are operating naturally in language.
But the sad part is that when these grammar/language issues are raised, those same English native speaking children are then fed all manner of nonsense about the English language.
Luckily, the nonsense doesn't take for the brighter ones. In fact, the nonsense doesn't take even for the gullible ones when they are operating naturally in language.
Top answer
It doesn't stay in their mind permanently. After a while, they see that it is not correct.
- It doesn't stay in their mind permanently.
- After a while, they see that it is not correct.
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It doesn't stay in their mind permanently. After a while, they see that it is not correct.
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NL888Luckily, the nonsense doesn't take for the brighter ones.It's not "take for." It means "For the brighter ones, the nonsense doesn't have any effect."
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