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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Sentence inquiry

Are this sentences correct?

He can't accept someone such as John looking him in the eye.
He just can't accept John looking him in the eye and standing up to him.

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They both seem clear to me. " In many academic contexts, contractions are to be avoided because they are too casual. Hope it helps, Ben

— BenAldridge0

  • They both seem clear to me.
  • " In many academic contexts, contractions are to be avoided because they are too casual.
  • Hope it helps, Ben
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They both seem clear to me.

The only potential pitfall to watch out for is the use of "can't" instead of "cannot." In many academic contexts, contractions are to be avoided because they are too casual.

Hope it helps,

Ben
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BenAldridge0They both seem clear to me. The only potential pitfall to watch out for is the use of "can't" instead of "cannot." In many academic contexts, contractions are to be avoided because they are too casual. Hope it helps, Ben
Would also "look" instead of "looking" also work in these examples?

(He can't accept someone look in his eyes)
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Good question. It would NOT because "looking" has the flexibility of setting off a phrase, which it is in this context. "Look" is only a verb.

Let me know if that makes sense.
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BenAldridge0Good question. It would NOT because "looking" has the flexibility of setting off a phrase, which it is in this context. "Look" is only a verb. Let me know if that makes sense.
I thought that it would not work as well as it did not sound right. However, I am not sure what you meant by "looking has the flexibility off setting of a phrase", but I am a
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