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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Is "dance" necessary?

Hi!

Which is correct?

Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and gives you a chance to learn how to dance tango during them.

or

Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and gives you a chance to learn how to tango during them.

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Which is correct? Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and give you a chance to learn how to dance tango during them. or Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and give you a chance to learn how to tango during them.

  • Which is correct?
  • Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and give you a chance to learn how to dance tango during them.
  • or Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and give you a chance to learn how to tango during them.
  • 'To tango' and 'to dance tango' have the same meaning.
  • Your sentences above are correct, but a bit wordy.
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Which is correct?

Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and give you a chance to learn how to dance tango during them.

or

Restaurants and theatres host tango performances and give you a chance to learn how to tango during them.

'To tango' and 'to dance tango' have the same meaning.

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I had to read the sentence twice before I understood that the antecedent of "them" was "performances" and not "restaurants." Mostly because I don't think you can learn to tango from watching someone else dance. But maybe it's just me.
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I see your point, Clive! Emotion: smile And thanks for your help!

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