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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Prepositions
Hello, I have a question for native speakers regarding the use of the following prepositions:
1) Our mother has always been strict toward(s) us, even now, when we have our own families.
2) I saw Jack at the corner but he didn't see me. I needed to talk to him so I had to shout at him to get his attention.
A renowned English teacher claims in his test answers explanations that the correct answer in No. 1 is with. However, I believe toward(s) can also be used in this context.
As for No. 2, for example Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary does not mention any difference in the meaning of "shout at/to". His explanation, nonetheless, says that "shout at" means "to use a loud voice when you are angry", while "shout to" denotes the use of a loud voice when you want someone far away to hear you.
So, what is correct?
Thanks
1) Our mother has always been strict toward(s) us, even now, when we have our own families.
2) I saw Jack at the corner but he didn't see me. I needed to talk to him so I had to shout at him to get his attention.
A renowned English teacher claims in his test answers explanations that the correct answer in No. 1 is with. However, I believe toward(s) can also be used in this context.
As for No. 2, for example Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary does not mention any difference in the meaning of "shout at/to". His explanation, nonetheless, says that "shout at" means "to use a loud voice when you are angry", while "shout to" denotes the use of a loud voice when you want someone far away to hear you.
So, what is correct?
Thanks
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I would use only 'strict with' Anonymous "shout at" means "to use a loud voice when you are angry", while "shout to" denotes the use of a loud voice when you want someone far away to hear you. I agree.
- I would use only 'strict with' Anonymous "shout at" means "to use a loud voice when you are angry", while "shout to" denotes the use of a loud voice when you want someone far away to hear you.
- I agree.
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I would use only 'strict with'
Anonymous "shout at" means "to use a loud voice when you are angry", while "shout to" denotes the use of a loud voice when you want someone far away to hear you.I agree.
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