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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

HOLD

Is Hold correct? how to wrtie this?

I used scotech to hold it together. I didn't know if the scotch would hold because of the fabric. Since it did hold, I figured why not get it fixed some other day and mange like this.
  

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Say 'I used Scotch tape to hold it together'. Scotch tape is a trademarked branded product in the USA so it needs a capital letter. You can also say 'I used adhesive tape or sticky tape to hold it together'.

  • Say 'I used Scotch tape to hold it together'.
  • Scotch tape is a trademarked branded product in the USA so it needs a capital letter.
  • You can also say 'I used adhesive tape or sticky tape to hold it together'.
  • Sellotape is the UK equivalent.
  • 'Hold' is fine.
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Say 'I used Scotch tape to hold it together'.

Scotch tape is a trademarked branded product in the USA so it needs a capital letter. You can also say 'I used adhesive tape or sticky tape to hold it together'.

Sellotape is the UK equivalent.

'Hold' is fine.

Rover
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In fashion, when doing runway shows, designers use tape to alter the length of pants, I've been told.
Here is a situation where one may use HOLD?
Could you tell me Rover if you think there could be a better word and how you would phrase it all?

They used tape to hold the fabric up. I didn't know if the scotch would hold because of the fabric. Since it did hold, I figured why not g

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