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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
take place vs hold
Whats the diference between take plce and be hold?
ie. the fórum took place/was held in january in London
which one is better? thanksss
ie. the fórum took place/was held in january in London
which one is better? thanksss
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Events are often referred to as having "taken place" and the general meaning is that something occurred at that time or place. When the expression "was held" or "will be held" or "is being held" is used instead, it sometimes adds the sense of some deliberate organization of the event. "
- Events are often referred to as having "taken place" and the general meaning is that something occurred at that time or place.
- When the expression "was held" or "will be held" or "is being held" is used instead, it sometimes adds the sense of some deliberate organization of the event.
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Events are often referred to as having "taken place" and the general meaning is that something occurred at that time or place. When the expression "was held" or "will be held" or "is being held" is used instead, it sometimes adds the sense of some deliberate organization of the event. Thus, "an accident took place at the railway crossing" but "a fundraiser was held for the accident victims."
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