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Gilysse Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

"playing fireworks"

1. They are playing fireworks.

or

2. They are playing with fireworks.

My colleague said #2 is correct but is #1 acceptable? Thanks in advance.
  

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Hi, No. Only #2. The word 'play' suggests they are children.

— Clive

  • Hi, No.
  • Only #2.
  • The word 'play' suggests they are children.
  • For adults,say eg They are having fun with fireworks.
  • eg They are playing around with fireworks.
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Hi,

No. Only #2.



The word 'play' suggests they are children.

For adults,say

eg They are having fun with fireworks.

eg They are playing around with fireworks. (informal English)



Clive
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