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Fireflysaigon Posted 17 years ago
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The matter of
4. Is swimming under water very difficult? - No, it's just a matter _____ able to control your breathing.
A. to be B. of being C. that you are D. if you had
"B. of being" is correct. However, how can I explain that "C. that you are" is not correct? Many thanks.
A. to be B. of being C. that you are D. if you had
"B. of being" is correct. However, how can I explain that "C. that you are" is not correct? Many thanks.
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I don't think there any other explanation than the fact that a matter of is a fixed phrase, even without able: It's a matter of time. CB
- I don't think there any other explanation than the fact that a matter of is a fixed phrase, even without able: It's a matter of time.
- CB
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I don't think there any other explanation than the fact that a matter of is a fixed phrase, even without able: It's a matter of time.
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