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PreciousJones Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

nor

Can you say:

I don't want to push nor pressure you.

thanks!
  

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PreciousJones Can you say: I would not say that sentence. ' Depending on what one is talking about, there may not be a real difference between "push" and "pressure".

  • PreciousJones Can you say: I would not say that sentence.
  • ' Depending on what one is talking about, there may not be a real difference between "push" and "pressure".
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PreciousJonesCan you say: I would not say that sentence.
I would say 'I don't want to push or pressure you.'

Depending on what one is talking about, there may not be a real differe
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Thank you!

Can we get a native's opinion now?
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What kind of natiive are you looking for?
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canadian45What kind of natiive are you looking for?
Educated native speaker? Are you one? If so, I take your word for it.
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PreciousJonesEducated native speaker? Are you one?
Just want to let you know....
You need to use your head before you open you mouth. Educated speakers!
Do you have any idea the implication of what you said?
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Anonymous PreciousJonesEducated native speaker? Are you one?Just want to let you know....You need to use your head before you open you mouth. Educated speakers!Do you have any idea the implication of what you said?
By educated native speakers, I mean native speakers who have had the luck of getting a good education, unlike me, who never got a chance to go to c
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Hi Precious,
I am a native speaker of English. I suspect Canadian45 probably is too, although there ARE other languages spoken in Canada. Oh, and I have an Honours Degree from a good university. I hope that is well enough educated for you.

In this context, "nor" is incorrect. You should say "or", as per Canadian45's answer. There is a good article at
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Where are you from David?

Thanks again.
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DMWHi Precious,
I am a native speaker of English. I suspect Canadian45 probably is too, although there ARE other languages spoken in Canada.
as there are in all countries

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