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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

for things to be thankful for

When we look for things to be thankful for, we focus on what we have.
When we look for things to thank for ...

Hi,
Does the second in the above sound as good and the same as the first? Thanks.
  

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Hi, When we look for things to be thankful for, we focus on what we have. When we look for things to thank for ... , Does the second in the above sound as good and the same as the first?

  • Hi, When we look for things to be thankful for, we focus on what we have.
  • When we look for things to thank for ...
  • , Does the second in the above sound as good and the same as the first?
  • No.
  • 'Thank' is a verb that requires an object.
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Hi,

When we look for things to be thankful for, we focus on what we have.
When we look for things to thank for ...

,
Does the second in the above sound as good and the same as the first?

No. 'Thank' is a verb that requires an object.
eg When we look for things to thank ***/our parents for ...

Clive

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