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Yellowstarstruck Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Grammar
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1.I will show you how to use the washing machine.
2.I will show you how you use the washing machine.
3. I want to know how you use the washing machine.
4. I want to know how to use the washing machine.
What is the grammatical term for both? Any difference in meaning?
1.I will show you how to use the washing machine.
2.I will show you how you use the washing machine.
3. I want to know how you use the washing machine.
4. I want to know how to use the washing machine.
What is the grammatical term for both? Any difference in meaning?
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If "you" in "you use" refers to people in general then the meanings are near enough the same. I prefer (1) and (4), but they are all acceptable in everyday language. g.
- If "you" in "you use" refers to people in general then the meanings are near enough the same.
- I prefer (1) and (4), but they are all acceptable in everyday language.
- g.
- if there is something special about the way that person uses it.
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If "you" in "you use" refers to people in general then the meanings are near enough the same. I prefer (1) and (4), but they are all acceptable in everyday language.
(2) and (3) could also be used with "you" in "you use" really meaning "you", e.g. if there is something special about the way that person uses it.
(2) and (3) could also be used with "you" in "you use" really meaning "you", e.g. if there is something special about the way that person uses it.
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