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Northwind Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

The smell of perfume reminded Bob to meet Helen.

Are the following sentences correct?

What's the difference?

The smell of perfume reminded Bob to meet Helen.

The smell of perfume reminded Bob meeting Helen.
  

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The smell of perfume reminded Bob to meet Helen. (the long version. LOL)

  • The smell of perfume reminded Bob to meet Helen.
  • (the long version.
  • LOL)
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The smell of perfume reminded Bob to meet Helen.
The smell of perfume reminded Bob that he had planned to meet with Helen.(the long version. LOL)
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Do you mean my second sentence is wrong and I have to use your second sentence instead of my second sentence?
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sorry to say, i think your second sentence doesn't have a clear meaning. Your first sentence is meaningful. I added the second sentence just for an alternative. :-D
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This means that Bob is reminded that he has an appointment to meet Helen.
The smell of perfume reminded Bob to meet Helen.

This one is incorrect.

The smell of perfume reminded Bob meeting Helen.
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Oh, I see.

Gotcha!

Thanks!

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