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Joseph A Posted 8 years ago
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Hello everyone,
Do the sentences below have the same meaning?
1. He brought me the pen.
2. He brought the pen for me.
3. He brought the pen to me.
Regards,
JA
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Do the sentences below have the same meaning? Basically, yes. But here are a few comments on slight nuances.
- Do the sentences below have the same meaning?
- Basically, yes.
- But here are a few comments on slight nuances.
- 1.
- He brought me the pen.
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Do the sentences below have the same meaning? Basically, yes. But here are a few comments on slight nuances.
1. He brought me the pen. States a very basic fact.
2. He brought the pen for me. Suggests he did something nice for me.
3. He brought the pen to me. Focuses on the fact that he conveyed it to me from some other place.
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