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Yogi2005 Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

Fireplace

Hello,

Please could you tell me if the sentence is correct?
How could I make the sentence more formal?
Can I use verbs "to fire" or "to light" instead of "to burn"?


I oblige not to burn in the fireplace as it haven't been checked.


Thank you
  

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Hi Yogi, I find your sentence a little confusing, as I can't decide what has not ben checked - the fireplace or whatever it is you are going to burn. g. enthiusiasm ) in someone.

— Abbie1948

  • Hi Yogi, I find your sentence a little confusing, as I can't decide what has not ben checked - the fireplace or whatever it is you are going to burn.
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  • enthiusiasm ) in someone.
  • So, in answer to your question, No - you can't use the verb 'to fire' here.
  • If you wish to use the verb "to light" in this sentence, then you must use an object -'the fire'.
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Hi Yogi,

I find your sentence a little confusing, as I can't decide what has not ben checked - the fireplace or whatever it is you are going to burn.

The verb "to fire" does not mean set light to; it means to dismiss from a job, to shoot a gun, or to cause a strong emotion (e.g. enthiusiasm ) in someone. So, in answer to your question, No - you can't use the verb 'to fire' her
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thank you very much abbie.

Yes, the sentence is a bit confusing, anyway I was interested in the first and I'm happy with your explanation. Thank you/
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