0
New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
The chemotheraphy makes me nauseous
0 A: How are you feeling today? 02 br
02 br
00 B: Horrible. The chemotherapy makes me nauseous but the doctors said I'm doing well. 02 br
02 br
00 A: That's good news. I'm sure you'll get through this. You're always the strongest one among us. 02 br
02 br
00 B: Yeah. I can't wait for this to be over. 02 br
02 br
00 Are there any mistakes? 02 br
02 br
00 Thanks. 0-
02 br
00 B: Horrible. The chemotherapy makes me nauseous but the doctors said I'm doing well. 02 br
02 br
00 A: That's good news. I'm sure you'll get through this. You're always the strongest one among us. 02 br
02 br
00 B: Yeah. I can't wait for this to be over. 02 br
02 br
00 Are there any mistakes? 02 br
02 br
00 Thanks. 0-
Top answer
12 blockquote 10 No. 05 0 02 br 00 CJ 010id 1
- 12 blockquote 10 No.
- 05 0 02 br 00 CJ 010id 1
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
5 Answers
0
0 01 blockquote
00 CJ 010id 1
01 cite 10 New2grammar 12 cite 10 Are there any mistakes? 12 blockquote10 No. 05 0 02 br
00 CJ 010id 1
00
0
0 I realize that usage has changed over the last several years, but when I was growing up, "nauseated" = feeling sick, and "nauseous" = causing one to feel ill. Nauseous gases make me feel nauseated. I still hold to that distinction. 0-
00
0 As usual, Philip is right. My American Heritage Dictionary notes that the use of 01 i 00 nauseous 02 i 00 to mean 01 i 00 nauseated 02 i 00 is "considered unacceptable by 88 per cent of the Usage Panel". 02 br
00 On the other hand, I've often heard this substitution, and I believe it is common enough that few people would find it unusual in a casual c
00 On the other hand, I've often heard this substitution, and I believe it is common enough that few people would find it unusual in a casual c
00
Related Questions