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Hhtt Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary
Stop and talk v. talk, stopping
I would like to ask if this sentence can be said in this way.
Original: He is an affable man, always willing to stop and talk.
Try: He is an affable man, always willing to talk, stopping.
Source: Newbury House.
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No. Your version makes no sense, but this one does. It has a completely different meaning that the original.
- No.
- Your version makes no sense, but this one does.
- It has a completely different meaning that the original.
- He is an affable man, always willing to stop talking.
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No.
Your version makes no sense, but this one does. It has a completely different meaning that the original.
He is an affable man, always willing to stop talking.
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