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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Does this sentence require 'it?'

Once my brother has decided to do something, he never gives (it) up, no matter what people think (of him).

1. Does this sentence require 'it?'
2. Is it better to put 'of him' or 'about him?'
  

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teacherJapan 1. ' No. teacherJapan 2.

— Mister Micawber

  • teacherJapan 1.
  • ' No.
  • teacherJapan 2.
  • ' 'Of' refers to a general opinion; 'about' refers to greater detail.
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teacherJapan1. Does this sentence require 'it?'
No.
teacherJapan2. Is it better to put 'of him' or 'about him?'
'Of' refers to a general opinion; 'about' refers to greater detail.
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Thank you very much:-) Is it also possible to omit 'think of/about him' and just say, 'he never gives up no matter what other people think?'
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teacherJapanIs it also possible to omit 'think of/about him' and just say, 'he never gives up no matter what other people think?'
Yes. that will work, too.
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Thank you very much again:-)
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