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Vincent Teo Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

performed/ gave a show

Can I say,

A clown performed / gave/ made a magic show to pupils on the stage.
  

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Here are some acceptable alternatives: A clown performed on the stage for the pupils. A clown presented a magic show on the stage for the pupils. A clown gave a stage performance of magic for the pupils.

— Mister Micawber

  • Here are some acceptable alternatives: A clown performed on the stage for the pupils.
  • A clown presented a magic show on the stage for the pupils.
  • A clown gave a stage performance of magic for the pupils.
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Here are some acceptable alternatives:

A clown performed on the stage for the pupils.
A clown presented a magic show on the stage for the pupils.
A clown gave a stage performance of magic for the pupils.
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How about the sentence?
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Vincent TeoHow about the sentence?
A clown performed / gave/ made a magic show to pupils on the stage.

To me, your sentence is ridiculous. How could the pupils be on the stage instead of the clown?
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