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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

invent, excavate

Hi!
I have got a few questions:
1.Can I say "The Italians invented pizza"?
2.Can I use the word "dig" instead of "excavate" in the following sentence "We are excavating an old Roman villa"/"We are digging an old Roman villa"? (on an archaeological dig, of course)
3. Is this sentence correct? "How is the weather in Australia?"
4. Can I finish an informal letter using both closings at the same time, e.g.
All the best,
Love
Emily

or in the case of an informal email

CU,
Love
Emily
  

Top answer

Can I say "The Italians invented pizza"? The grammar is fine. Can I use the word "dig" instead of "excavate" in the following sentence "We are excavating an old Roman villa"/"We are digging an old Roman villa"?

— Clive

  • Can I say "The Italians invented pizza"?
  • The grammar is fine.
  • Can I use the word "dig" instead of "excavate" in the following sentence "We are excavating an old Roman villa"/"We are digging an old Roman villa"?
  • (on an archaeological dig, of course) No, I believe the usual expression uses 'dig' as a noun.
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Hi,

I have got a few questions:
1.Can I say "The Italians invented pizza"? The grammar is fine.
2.Can I use the word "dig" instead of "excavate" in the following sentence "We are excavating an old Roman villa"/"We are digging an old Roman villa"? (on an archaeological dig, of course) No, I believe the usual expression uses 'dig' as a noun. eg 'We are on a dig
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Thanks for your answerEmotion: smile
In my 1st question I meant if the verb "invent" can collocate(?) with the noun "pizza"
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