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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Grammar of "know"
Hello.
I know that "know" can be used like a perception verb.
In the following sentences, which sentences are correct?
1.I have never known him speak English.
2.I have never known him speaking English.
3.I have never known him beaten by his parents.
4.I have never known him angry.
I know that "know" can be used like a perception verb.
In the following sentences, which sentences are correct?
1.I have never known him speak English.
2.I have never known him speaking English.
3.I have never known him beaten by his parents.
4.I have never known him angry.
Top answer
I have never known him to speak English. I have never known him to be beaten by his parents. I have never known him to be angry.
- I have never known him to speak English.
- I have never known him to be beaten by his parents.
- I have never known him to be angry.
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These are OK:
1.I have never known him to speak English.
3.I have never known him to be beaten by his parents.
4.I have never known him to be angry.
1.I have never known him to speak English.
3.I have never known him to be beaten by his parents.
4.I have never known him to be angry.
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Thank you.
Do you mean that without to, these sentences are unacceptabale?
Some usage books say that in British English, sometimes know is used without to.
Is this explanation correct?
Do you mean that without to, these sentences are unacceptabale?
Some usage books say that in British English, sometimes know is used without to.
Is this explanation correct?
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