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Minhuoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

He is the first one

Again I rewrite (1) to (2) by "He is".

1. This is his first visit to England.

2. He is the first one to visit England.

Am I right? Thanks a lot.
  

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No, I'm sorry, but not at all. #2 says that no one has ever visited England before, and his is the first person to do so. It is entirely different in meaning.

— BarbaraPA

  • No, I'm sorry, but not at all.
  • #2 says that no one has ever visited England before, and his is the first person to do so.
  • It is entirely different in meaning.
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No, I'm sorry, but not at all.

#2 says that no one has ever visited England before, and his is the first person to do so. It is entirely different in meaning.
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How can I do, Barbara.?

Can you give a hint? Thanks.
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He is visiting England...
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Ah, Is it?

"He is visiting England for the first time."

Is it right, Barbara?

Thanks a lot.
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Thanks Barbara,

What about: " He has visited England for the first time"?

Is it different from: " He is visiting England for the first time?"

Thanks a lot.
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