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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
go into detail in today's lesson
As we are pressed for time, we will not go into detail in today's lesson.
As we are pressed for time, we will not get into detail on today's lesson.
Does the second sound as right as the first in the above? Thanks.
As we are pressed for time, we will not get into detail on today's lesson.
Does the second sound as right as the first in the above? Thanks.
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Your first sentence is better. Did you intend to change 'in' to 'on' in the second sentence?
- Your first sentence is better.
- Did you intend to change 'in' to 'on' in the second sentence?
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Your first sentence is better.
Did you intend to change 'in' to 'on' in the second sentence?
Did you intend to change 'in' to 'on' in the second sentence?
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YankeeYour first sentence is better.Thanks, Amy.
Did you intend to change 'in' to 'on' in the second sentence?
Why doesn't "on today's lesson" work?
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Hi Angliholic
Well, to me the use of 'on' suggests that you might be discussing (or not) details of the mechanics/style of giving the lesson rather than details of the content of the lesson.
Well, to me the use of 'on' suggests that you might be discussing (or not) details of the mechanics/style of giving the lesson rather than details of the content of the lesson.
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YankeeHi AngliholicThanks, Amy.
Well, to me the use of 'on' suggests that you might be discussing (or not) details of the mechanics/style of giving the lesson rather than details of the content of the lesson.
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