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Palinkasocsi Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
how was it vs. what was it like
Suppose that my sister attended a party last night and I'm enquiring about it. Which is the usual way of doing it:
1. How was the party last night?
2. What was the party like last night?
If both, any difference?
Many thanks.
P.
1. How was the party last night?
2. What was the party like last night?
If both, any difference?
Many thanks.
P.
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I interpret them slightly differently How was it - Did you enjoy it? What was it like? - Describe it to me.
- I interpret them slightly differently How was it - Did you enjoy it?
- What was it like?
- - Describe it to me.
- I'm interested in how many people/where it was held/what type of music/food etc.
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I interpret them slightly differently
How was it - Did you enjoy it?
What was it like? - Describe it to me. I'm interested in how many people/where it was held/what type of music/food etc.
How was it - Did you enjoy it?
What was it like? - Describe it to me. I'm interested in how many people/where it was held/what type of music/food etc.
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