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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Prop word

Hey native speakers! I'm a little uncertain with regards to the prop word 'one'. Which of the phrases is correct (the situation could be people watching in town etc.)

a) ... the guy over there. - Which one do you mean? Oh, that one!

b) ... the guy over there. - Which one do you mean? Oh, this one!

Thanks!
  

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Hello Anonymous Since there is distance involved, the correct choice is 'a'... the guy over there. - Which one do you mean?

— JohnParis

  • Hello Anonymous Since there is distance involved, the correct choice is 'a'...
  • the guy over there.
  • - Which one do you mean?
  • Oh, that one!
  • 'Over there' means that the subject of your discussion is not in close proximity to you.
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Hello Anonymous

Since there is distance involved, the correct choice is 'a'... the guy over there. - Which one do you mean? Oh, that one!

'Over there' means that the subject of your discussion is not in close proximity to you.

Hope thi helps.

John
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