Spell the difference
I have two questions about the passage below.
(1) Should “do it” in the first sentence be replaced by “do them” because the pronoun refers to the plural word “handshakes?”
(2) What does “spell” mean? Is it close to “mean” or “imply” in meaning?
Because handshakes are so important in the business world, it is essential to learn how to do it properly. Always shake firmly, and only with your right hand. But not too firmly: that’s just showing off, and can make a negative impression. Learning to shake hands takes some practice, but it’s worth it. It could even spell the difference between success and failure.
Top answer
” No. " is a bit of a collocation; "do them" sounds unnatural. But you're right, there is a noticeable clash in number.
- ” No.
- " is a bit of a collocation; "do them" sounds unnatural.
- But you're right, there is a noticeable clash in number.
- " Koji from Japan (2) What does “spell” mean?
- Is it close to “mean” or “imply” in meaning?
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Koji from JapanShould “do it” in the first sentence be replaced by “do them” because the pronoun refers to the plural word “handshakes?”
No. "Do it right/properly/etc." is a bit of a collocation; "do them" sounds unnatural. But you're right, there is a noticeable clash in number. It might have been better to write "Because the handshake is so important in t
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