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Wowenglish Posted 15 years ago
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Happen
I wonder if there is any difference between "1" and "2".
1. I know his brother.
2. I happen to know his brother.
1. I know his brother.
2. I happen to know his brother.
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Hi, #2 stresses that the fact stated is coincidental, was not planned. eg A: I suddenly need a red pen, a a $100 dollar bill, a band-aid and a piece of chalk. B: I happen to have all those things in my pocket!
- Hi, #2 stresses that the fact stated is coincidental, was not planned.
- eg A: I suddenly need a red pen, a a $100 dollar bill, a band-aid and a piece of chalk.
- B: I happen to have all those things in my pocket!
- Clive
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Hi,
#2 stresses that the fact stated is coincidental, was not planned.
eg
A: I suddenly need a red pen, a a $100 dollar bill, a band-aid and a piece of chalk.
B: I happen to have all those th
#2 stresses that the fact stated is coincidental, was not planned.
eg
A: I suddenly need a red pen, a a $100 dollar bill, a band-aid and a piece of chalk.
B: I happen to have all those th
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