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Ann225 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Grammar

Hi everyone,

1)

Could you tell me the difference between 'take an oath' and 'make a pledge'? When a deputy takes up the office, he/she has to take an oath. I suppose that the latter wouldn't work in this case.

2)

Is there any difference between a bill and a draft law?

3)

He was elected as the Vice President of the Supreme Court or as Vice president of the Supreme Court. I think that both are acceptable.

4)

Let's say that you were charged with a theft but you were proved innocent. What would you say to express that?

For instance: I just got absolved of theft.

The lawsuit against me was dropped. (In case the owner sued me.) I hope I'm not making stuff up.

Thank you so much! Emotion: smile

  

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1) Could you tell me the difference between 'take an oath' and 'make a pledge'? When a deputy takes up the office, he/she has to take an oath. I suppose that the latter wouldn't work in this case.

— Clive

  • 1) Could you tell me the difference between 'take an oath' and 'make a pledge'?
  • When a deputy takes up the office, he/she has to take an oath.
  • I suppose that the latter wouldn't work in this case.
  • Correct.
  • 'An oath' is much more solemn and more formal.
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1)

Could you tell me the difference between 'take an oath' and 'make a pledge'? When a deputy takes up the office, he/she has to take an oath. I suppose that the latter wouldn't work in this case. Correct.

'An oath' is much more solemn and more formal.

2)

Is there any difference between a bill and a draft law? In broad terms, no.

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