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Silak12 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Put something to your mouth?

Hi! everyone.

Could you tell me what the difference in meaning is between the two sentences? Is the first one wrong?

A: Think before putting your mouth to the can's tip.

B: Think before placing your mouth onto the can's tip.

Thanks.

  

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Neither one is natural for me. What motion are you talking about? 1.

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  • Neither one is natural for me.
  • What motion are you talking about?
  • 1.
  • You lean down over a table and touch the lid of the can with your lips.
  • 2.
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Neither one is natural for me. What motion are you talking about?

1. You lean down over a table and touch the lid of the can with your lips.

2. You pick up the can with your hand, and then bring it towards your lips.

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Think before touching the rim of the can with your lips.

Think before bringing the rim of the can to your lips.

(Pens, pencils and sticks have tips. Cans, glasses and bottles have rims.)

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