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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
"right now" , "right away" and "now"
Dear Teachers,
I am quite confused about distinguishing "right now" , "right away" and "now", would you please give some examples for me to have a better understanding. Thanks so much!
I am quite confused about distinguishing "right now" , "right away" and "now", would you please give some examples for me to have a better understanding. Thanks so much!
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Now = at the present moment You're now reading this sentence. "Right" is just a modifier that emaphasised the following word. For example: «Do it now!
- Now = at the present moment You're now reading this sentence.
- "Right" is just a modifier that emaphasised the following word.
- For example: «Do it now!
- » — this says even a shortest delay is not permissible.
- "Right away" = Starting right form some moment, with no pause.
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Now = at the present moment
You're now reading this sentence.
"Right" is just a modifier that emaphasised the following word.
For example: «Do it now! I mean, right now!!» — this says even a shortest delay is not permissible.
"Right away" = Starting right form some moment, with no pause.
«Just tell me and I'll do it right away!»
You're now reading this sentence.
"Right" is just a modifier that emaphasised the following word.
For example: «Do it now! I mean, right now!!» — this says even a shortest delay is not permissible.
"Right away" = Starting right form some moment, with no pause.
«Just tell me and I'll do it right away!»
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