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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
especially/specially dogs
Studies show that pets can do good to people. People who keep pets, especially/specially dogs, seem to live longer.
Researches indicate that pets may be helpful/beneficial to people. Those who raise pets, dogs in particular, seem to enjoy a longer life span.
Do both of the above two samples sound right and mean pretty much the same? Thanks.
Researches indicate that pets may be helpful/beneficial to people. Those who raise pets, dogs in particular, seem to enjoy a longer life span.
Do both of the above two samples sound right and mean pretty much the same? Thanks.
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Hi Angliholic To me, only especially works in that sentence. Only especially means 'in particular'.
- Hi Angliholic To me, only especially works in that sentence.
- Only especially means 'in particular'.
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Hi Angliholic
To me, only especially works in that sentence. Only especially means 'in particular'.
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To me, only especially works in that sentence. Only especially means 'in particular'.
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YankeeHi AngliholicThanks, Amy.
To me, only especially works in that sentence. Only especially means 'in particular'.
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To make sure, does the second version sound right and mean about the same as the first?
Researches indicate that pets may be helpful/beneficial to people. Those who raise pets, dogs in particular,
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Hi Angliholic
Here are some more comments:
I'd prefer this wording in your first sentence:
Studies show that pets can do people good.
I'd prefer the word 'research' used as an uncountable noun in your second set of sentences, and I like 'beneficial' more than 'helpful'. I'd probably use 'helpful' to talk about things such a
Here are some more comments:
I'd prefer this wording in your first sentence:
Studies show that pets can do people good.
I'd prefer the word 'research' used as an uncountable noun in your second set of sentences, and I like 'beneficial' more than 'helpful'. I'd probably use 'helpful' to talk about things such a
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Thanks, Amy.
To make sure, does the following sound good?
"seem to enjoy a longer life span"
To make sure, does the following sound good?
"seem to enjoy a longer life span"
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Yes, you can say that, or you could simply say "seem to live longer".
One more comment:
I wouldn't say "raise pets". I'd use the word 'raise' with something more specific. For example:
- raise children
- raise/breed chihuahuas
- raise/breed horses
With the word 'pets' it would be more natural to use 'have' or 'keep'.
One more comment:
I wouldn't say "raise pets". I'd use the word 'raise' with something more specific. For example:
- raise children
- raise/breed chihuahuas
- raise/breed horses
With the word 'pets' it would be more natural to use 'have' or 'keep'.
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YankeeYes, you can say that, or you could simply say "seem to live longer".
One more comment:
I wouldn't say "raise pets". I'd use the word 'raise' with something more specific. For example:
- raise children
- raise/breed chihuahuas
- raise/breed horses
With the word 'pets' it would be more natural to use 'have' or 'keep'.
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