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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Raise from
I raised this dog from a pup.
I raised him from a kid.
Are the above sentences grammatically correct ?
If not , how can we reword the above sentences ?
I raised him from a kid.
Are the above sentences grammatically correct ?
If not , how can we reword the above sentences ?
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They're gramatically correct. We don't usually use "kid" in connection with members of the canine ilk. I think a "kid" is a baby goat, and slang for a young human.
- They're gramatically correct.
- We don't usually use "kid" in connection with members of the canine ilk.
- I think a "kid" is a baby goat, and slang for a young human.
- "Pup," on the other hand, is used for the young of many species.
- Of course you may use the expression, with the understanding that you're using "kid" figuratively, to suggest that you view this particular animal as "almost" human.
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They're gramatically correct.
We don't usually use "kid" in connection with members of the canine ilk.
I think a "kid" is a baby goat, and slang for a young human.
"Pup," on the other hand, is used for the young of many species.
Of course you may use the expression, with the understanding that you're using "kid" figuratively, to suggest that you view this particul
We don't usually use "kid" in connection with members of the canine ilk.
I think a "kid" is a baby goat, and slang for a young human.
"Pup," on the other hand, is used for the young of many species.
Of course you may use the expression, with the understanding that you're using "kid" figuratively, to suggest that you view this particul
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I don't think you can say I raised him from a kid. Kid is a human being ...
But I might be wrong ??
But I might be wrong ??
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