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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Take careful notes
If there is anything you don't understand in class, be sure to raise your hand. Then, take careful notes so you will remember what was said.
Hi,
In the above, "take careful notes" sounds lame to me.
I tend to say "take notes carefully" instead.
Am I on the right track? Thanks.
Hi,
In the above, "take careful notes" sounds lame to me.
I tend to say "take notes carefully" instead.
Am I on the right track? Thanks.
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Angliholic Am I on the right track? Not really. In this context "take careful notes" means to be sure not to miss any important points.
- Angliholic Am I on the right track?
- Not really.
- In this context "take careful notes" means to be sure not to miss any important points.
- "take notes carefully" implies that you should be sure your notes are neat and and pretty to look at.
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AngliholicAm I on the right track?Not really. In this context "take careful notes" means to be sure not to miss any important points. "take notes carefully" implies that you should be sure your notes are neat and and pretty to look at.
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