How to show an sympathy?
Are all expressions possible?
They ( ) because they are always struggle with a lot of homework.
1. should be pitied
2. deserve sympathy
3. should be felt sorry for
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The original sentence is not correct. It should be "they always struggle" or "they are always struggling". (1) and (2) are OK.
- The original sentence is not correct.
- It should be "they always struggle" or "they are always struggling".
- (1) and (2) are OK.
- (3) is rather awkward in the passive.
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The original sentence is not correct. It should be "they always struggle" or "they are always struggling".
(1) and (2) are OK. (3) is rather awkward in the passive.
0Pity is a very strong emotion, and is better used in connection with unexpected life-changing events.
eg someone's child dies
eg someone goes blind.
Not for someone who just has a lot of homework!
A less strong expression is eg I feel sorry for someone because . . .
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