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Dcomest Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Open/opened... close/closed
Dear Cosmopolitans!
I'm wondering what the differences are in the following sentences? I know (a) (a) sounds awkward, but what about (b), (c)? open/opened... close/closed...
(a) ???The mall is opened five days a week.
(b) The mall is open five days a week.
(c) The mall opens five days a week.
(d) Many malls are closed on Mondays.
(e) Many malls closes on Mondays.
Hope someone can clear up my doubt.
Any insightful explanation appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Jay
Confused in ROK
I'm wondering what the differences are in the following sentences? I know (a) (a) sounds awkward, but what about (b), (c)? open/opened... close/closed...
(a) ???The mall is opened five days a week.
(b) The mall is open five days a week.
(c) The mall opens five days a week.
(d) Many malls are closed on Mondays.
(e) Many malls closes on Mondays.
Hope someone can clear up my doubt.
Any insightful explanation appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Jay
Confused in ROK
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I'm wondering what the differences are in the following sentences? I know(a) sounds awkward, but what about (b), (c)? open/opened...
- I'm wondering what the differences are in the following sentences?
- I know(a) sounds awkward, but what about (b), (c)?
- open/opened...
- close/closed...
- The mall is opened five days a week.
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I'm wondering what the differences are in the following sentences? I know(a) sounds awkward, but what about (b), (c)? open/opened... close/closed...
(a) ???The mall is opened five days a week.
Not at all awkward IF the meaning points to the fact that some person is in charge of opening the mall. Then it's just the passive. As you likely intend it, Jay, it's, as you note, hig
(a) ???The mall is opened five days a week.
Not at all awkward IF the meaning points to the fact that some person is in charge of opening the mall. Then it's just the passive. As you likely intend it, Jay, it's, as you note, hig
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Sorry for the typo!
(e) should be "Many malls close on Mondays."
I appreciate your sound thoughts on my post.
Have an excellent day!
Jay from ROK
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p.s. But still the sentence (a) (a) confuses me...
(e) should be "Many malls close on Mondays."
I appreciate your sound thoughts on my post.
Have an excellent day!
Jay from ROK
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p.s. But still the sentence (a) (a) confuses me...
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