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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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1All my fears disappeared when I saw him
2All my fears disappeared when I saw him show up
3 All my fears disappeared when he showed up
Are they different?
Thanks.
2All my fears disappeared when I saw him show up
3 All my fears disappeared when he showed up
Are they different?
Thanks.
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New2grammar Are they different? Yes. to see is to perceive with the eyes.
- New2grammar Are they different?
- Yes.
- to see is to perceive with the eyes.
- to show up is to appear on the scene.
- The second is somewhat awkward, but possible.
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New2grammarAre they different???? Yes. to see is to perceive with the eyes. to show up is to appear on the scene. The second is somewhat awkward, but possible. The first talks about the moment you saw someone. The third talks about the moment he arrived at the appointed place. (He might have shown up hours before you finally saw him if t
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