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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Meaning difference

Is there a difference in meaning between these two sentences, specifically the addition of the word 'how':

Here are five ways to teach your child to be more respectful.

Here are five ways to teach your child how to be more respectful.

I personally don't see a difference, but getting confused. What do you think?

Thanks.
  

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Anonymous I personally don't see a difference Me neither. After "teach" "how" is optional. Can you teach me (how) to sing?

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous I personally don't see a difference Me neither.
  • After "teach" "how" is optional.
  • Can you teach me (how) to sing?
  • My Cuban friend taught me (how) to speak Spanish.
  • There are several ways to teach someone (how) to program a computer.
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AnonymousI personally don't see a difference
Me neither. After "teach" "how" is optional.

Can you teach me (how) to sing?
My Cuban friend taught me (how) to speak Spanish.
There are several ways to teach someone (how) to program a computer.

CJ
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