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Sitifan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
He is the first man ...
1. He is the first man who landed on the moon.
2. He is the first man to land on the moon.
3. He is the first man landing on the moon.
Which of the above sentences is correct?
2. He is the first man to land on the moon.
3. He is the first man landing on the moon.
Which of the above sentences is correct?
Top answer
I'm sure you know better than I. I think #1 is correct. I take #2 as similar to a row of parachutists approaching the drop area in their plane.
- I'm sure you know better than I.
- I think #1 is correct.
- I take #2 as similar to a row of parachutists approaching the drop area in their plane.
- " I take #3 as the voice-over on a news clip: "Jack is the first man (seen) landing on the moon.
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I'm sure you know better than I.
I think #1 is correct.
I take #2 as similar to a row of parachutists approaching the drop area in their plane. "Bob is the first (scheduled) to jump." If you're referring to our guy, I'd say, "He was the first man to land on the moon."
I take #3 as the voice-over on a news clip: "Jack is the first man (seen) landing on th
I think #1 is correct.
I take #2 as similar to a row of parachutists approaching the drop area in their plane. "Bob is the first (scheduled) to jump." If you're referring to our guy, I'd say, "He was the first man to land on the moon."
I take #3 as the voice-over on a news clip: "Jack is the first man (seen) landing on th
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#2 is the only natural and plausible sentence.
#2 is the only natural and plausible sentence.
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What are you trying to say? It all depends on the context, sitifan.
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I consider the first sentence is correct because the action of landing on the moon was over and the man who landed is the person.
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