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TeacherJapan Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
The choice of adverbs?
In the following context, which adverbs are possible? This is a general statement.
When you're scolded, you may feel a little angry ( ). When you think about it later, you realize that it has done you good.
(1) at the time
(2) at that time
(3) then
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(1) is best. (2) is possible; (3) does not work very well.
- (1) is best.
- (2) is possible; (3) does not work very well.
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Generally speaking, 'scold' is a verb for children.
eg Mary scolded her son, who is five.
For adults, we say
eg My boss reprimanded me last week. (formal)
eg My boss told me off last week. (casual)
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