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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

"I have never seen it light/lit up like this"

Hi all

I am wondering if I should say "I have never seen the candle light up or lit up like this"?

Thank you.

Best wishes
PBF

  

Top answer

It depends on what you want to say. When a candle lights up, I suppose it suddenly becomes brighter for a moment. If so, you've never seen the candle light up like this.

  • It depends on what you want to say.
  • When a candle lights up, I suppose it suddenly becomes brighter for a moment.
  • If so, you've never seen the candle light up like this.
  • It usually gives a steady flame with no sudden brightness.
  • If the candle is burning, it is lit.
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It depends on what you want to say.

When a candle lights up, I suppose it suddenly becomes brighter for a moment. If so, you've never seen the candle light up like this. It usually gives a steady flame with no sudden brightness.

If the candle is burning, it is lit. If is burning in an unusual way, then you've never seen the candle lit up like this. It usually looks different as

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