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Newguest Posted 19 years ago
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1. The woman pointed to the man who, according to her, had stolen her handbag.
2. The woman pointed out the man who, according to her, had stolen her handbag.
IN THE FIRST SENTENCE THERE IS "TO" AFTER "POINT," IN THE SECOND THERE IS NOT-WHY? DOES IT CHANGE THE MEANING OR SOMETHING?
THANK YOU
1. The woman pointed to the man who, according to her, had stolen her handbag.
2. The woman pointed out the man who, according to her, had stolen her handbag.
IN THE FIRST SENTENCE THERE IS "TO" AFTER "POINT," IN THE SECOND THERE IS NOT-WHY? DOES IT CHANGE THE MEANING OR SOMETHING?
THANK YOU
Top answer
point to = direct your fingers at sy point out = draw attention to the man
- point to = direct your fingers at sy point out = draw attention to the man
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point to = direct your fingers at sy
point out = draw attention to the man
point out = draw attention to the man
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the result is the same in both cases. she recognized, pointed, saw etc. somebody who had stolen her handbag
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Newguest1. The woman pointed to the man who, according to her, had stolen her handbag.
2. The woman pointed out the man who, according to her, had stolen her handbag.
IN THE FIRST SENTENCE THERE IS "TO" AFTER "POINT," IN THE SECOND THERE IS NOT-WHY? DOES IT CHANGE THE MEANING OR SOMETHING?The first sentence means that the woman pointed a finger in the di
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