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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Have I correctly used 'partake' in the two sentences?

Have I correctly used 'partake' in the two sentences?


1. The twin sisters asked me to join them to partake of the breakfast.

2. The twin sisters asked me to partake of the breakfast.

  

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Yes, but it's a very formal word. Much, much more common is eg The twin sisters asked me to join them for breakfast. eg The twin sisters asked me to have breakfast with them.

— Clive

  • Yes, but it's a very formal word.
  • Much, much more common is eg The twin sisters asked me to join them for breakfast.
  • eg The twin sisters asked me to have breakfast with them.
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Yes, but it's a very formal word.

Much, much more common is

eg The twin sisters asked me to join them for breakfast.

eg The twin sisters asked me to have breakfast with them.

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