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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Don't do a thing like it / that / this.

I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.

Are the following 3 correct? If so, what's the difference?

A: I hear you sometimes cheat in exams. Don't do a thing like that.

B: I hear you sometimes cheat in exams. Don't do a thing like this.

C: I hear you sometimes cheat in exams. Don't do a thing like it.
  

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A and B are OK, but A is the usual. C is no good. There is no difference in meaning.

  • A and B are OK, but A is the usual.
  • C is no good.
  • There is no difference in meaning.
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A and B are OK, but A is the usual. C is no good. There is no difference in meaning.

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