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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
infinitive complement?it is useful to use dictionary
who does it talk with? with me or general? is it the the same meaning?"using dictionary is useful"?
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Hello, Anon. I do not understand what you are asking about. Could you try to explain in more detail?
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Hello, Anon. I do not understand what you are asking about. Could you try to explain in more detail?
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Yes, I believe that you are correct.
"It is useful to use the dictionary" is explained by most grammar books for us ordinary speakers as meaning:
"It (to use the dictionary) is useful."
As you can see, the word "it" starts the sentence and is a substitute for "to use the dictionary."
If you wanted to, you could say "To use the dictionary is useful." But many na
"It is useful to use the dictionary" is explained by most grammar books for us ordinary speakers as meaning:
"It (to use the dictionary) is useful."
As you can see, the word "it" starts the sentence and is a substitute for "to use the dictionary."
If you wanted to, you could say "To use the dictionary is useful." But many na
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First of, you would say:
Using a dictionary is useful. (Not 'to use')
So what's your question..? These are just two ways to say the same thing.
Then:
I agree. I'd rather use the second one.
Or: I appreciate your help.
LS
Using a dictionary is useful. (Not 'to use')
So what's your question..? These are just two ways to say the same thing.
Then:
I agree. I'd rather use the second one.
Or: I appreciate your help.
LS
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