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Vincent Teo Posted 15 years ago
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For / because of stealing
Can I say,
(a) The shopkeeper scolded the boy because of stealing. / because of stealing a pen.
(b) He scolded the boy for stealing a pen.
(a) The shopkeeper scolded the boy because of stealing. / because of stealing a pen.
(b) He scolded the boy for stealing a pen.
Top answer
B , definitely.
- B , definitely.
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Thanks, can I say,
He is scolding the boy for stealing pens.
He scolded the boy for stealing.
He is scolding the boy for stealing pens.
He scolded the boy for stealing.
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