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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Grammar check

We frowned upon seeing the irresponsible driver escaped from the scene.

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We frowned upon seeing the irresponsible driver escape from the scene.

Is the grammar correct? Is it 'frowned upon'?
  

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We frowned upon the irresponsible driver's escaping from the scene. 'Frown upon' = Dislike. Most parents frown upon drugs.

— Mister Micawber

  • We frowned upon the irresponsible driver's escaping from the scene.
  • 'Frown upon' = Dislike.
  • Most parents frown upon drugs.
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We frowned upon the irresponsible driver's escaping from the scene.

'Frown upon' = Dislike. Most parents frown upon drugs.
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Can it be 'escape' instead of 'escaping'?

Also, can it be

We frown upon the irresponsibe driver who escaped from the scene.
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Because I think we frown upon his action, not him.
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